The Orchards Federation
Head Teacher, Green Fold Special School, Bolton
Salary range: L18-L24A Starting date: January 2025
This is an opportunity to lead an already outstanding school forward and to develop it further within our unique Orchards Federation structure.
The Orchards Federation was established in 2006, when Cherry Tree Primary School, Green Fold Special Primary School and The Orchards Nursery came together, creating a unique learning environment for all our children, staff and families. We are a multi-site organisation with our schools located across four sites in Bolton.
Following the promotion of our last headteacher, Gary Anders, to a new challenge of headship in a different Authority, we are looking for a strong, collaborative leader with the vision to develop Green Fold into an even more successful school; a leader who can inspire all stakeholders to join together within the Federation to achieve the highest standards of education.
You will already have experience of successful leadership in a special school and have a significant understanding of children’s varying needs and of the complexities of funding for Special Schools.
The Federation’s mix of schools will give you the opportunity to work closely with other schools both in and outside of the Federation.
As a Federation we focus strongly on staff and children’s wellbeing and would welcome your further input on this.
We can offer you an excellent opportunity to continue your professional development, where you will receive a high level of commitment and support from staff, governors and families.
This is a particularly exciting time to be part of the Federation since we also have a new Executive Head Teacher starting in September Katie Hague.
As part of the recruitment process, please contact Sharon Unsworth, the Federation’s Operations Manager, to arrange a visit to Green Fold to find out more about the school. Tel 01204 335883.
Closing date: Friday 30 September 2024 10.00am
Shortlisting: Monday 7 October 2024
Assessment Centre: Monday 14 October 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 15 October 2024
A recruitment pack is attached.
The application form should be returned to bethany.collett@bolton.gov.uk HR Adviser - Schools and Childrens Services
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and a barred list check,