Grade: Leadership points L29 - 35
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Working Pattern: Full time
Actual Salary: £99,067 - £113,624
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th March 2025
Rochdale Pupil Referral Service
Darnhill Site, Sutherland Road, Heywood, OL10 3PY
Headteacher
Permanent Contract
L29 L35 - Salary £99,067 £113,624
Starting salary negotiable with the potential of an additional payment of up to 10% for an exceptional candidate. A relocation package will also be considered, where applicable.
Rochdale Pupil Referral Service works in partnership with the Local Authority. Children accessing Rochdale PRS range across all key stages.
The Management Committee are looking to appoint a Headteacher who is passionate, enthusiastic and dynamic, who has exemplary leadership skills who can work as part of the team always putting children at the centre of what they do.
We would particularly welcome applicants who have experience of leading within a PRS setting. This candidate would need to demonstrate:
* exceptional resilience and flexibility
* high quality interpersonal skills
* to be able to build on the established relationships with parents, staff, Management Committee members and partners
* to champion and act as an advocate for vulnerable children, young people and their families
They would be expected to be capable of delivering the strategic development of the PRS through their own vision, being innovative to future proof the provision in collaboration with the Local Authority.
Closing Date: Thursday 13th March 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 18th March 2025
Visit for Shortlisted Candidates: Tuesday 4th March 2025 (1.00pm-3.00pm)
Interviews: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th March 2025
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to head.recruitment@rochdale.gov.uk by 11.59 p.m. on Thursday 13th March 2025.
The Pupil Referral Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
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