Headteacher

Thank you for your interest in the role of Headteacher of Stanley High School. The Governors are looking to recruit an inspirational leader that could take Stanley High High school further on its journey to excellence for the 1st September 2025. As you consider whether to apply for the post, I warmly invite you to visit the school to form your own impression of our traditional but vibrant school community and to meet some of the enthusiastic and talented staff, who inspire our students to success. Our motto at Stanley High School is Success for All. It is embedded in everything said and done throughout the school community. This is a unique opportunity for you to build on the current achievements of the school and to develop your career. You can be assured that you will have the full support of the committed and very capable Governors and Trustees as you lead our school onwards. You will find our school situated in the attractive coastal location of Southport with excellent transport links to both Liverpool and Manchester. Stanley High School is a member of the family of schools within the Southport Leaning Trust meaning you will have access to collaboration at all levels and support from the other Headteachers and schools in the Trust and the Central Team including our CEO, Ian Raikes. We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Wellbeing Package and drive strategic planning for wellbeing through the Well School Trust framework. An application form can be found on the school website at stanleyhigh.co.uk. Please return your application by email to recruitment@southportlearningtrust.org. Shortlisting for interview will be based solely on the information you provide on the application form and covering letter. Please include evidence of how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification, providing examples where possible. We have a strong safeguarding culture and all applications are processed accordingly. Please note that any appointments are made subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, continuous employment/employment gaps check, online checks and satisfactory written references which we will apply for prior to the interview. If you think you are the inspirational leader that could take Stanley High School further on its journey to excellence, we look forward to receiving your application and hopefully to meeting you soon. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA Joely Harper to make arrangements to visit the school by email at jharper@stanleyhigh.co.uk.

Best wishes,

Ian Raikes - CEO - Southport Learning Trust

Warren Brooks - Chair of Governors

CONTRACT: PERMANENT / FULL TIME

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2025 - 12PM

INTERVIEW DATE: TUESDAY 11th & WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH 2025

START DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025

SALARY: LEADERSHIP POINT 26-32 (GROUP 6) (£92,052 - £106,626)