Assistant Head Teacher of Green Fold School
The Orchards, Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0NS
Tel: 01204 335883
Required for September 2025 or Sooner
Permanent - Salary Range L7 L11 £57,831 - £63,815 per annum
The school require a Permanent Assistant Head to be part of our Senior Leadership team with an ever growing population of pupils.
Have you the experience, skills and knowledge to help shape our future?
Green Fold School is an outstanding inclusive primary special school (Ofsted November 2023 Outstanding) for children with complex needs in the heart of Bolton. Due to the successful promotion of a previous post holder we are currently seeking to appoint a strong, collaborative leader to join the existing Leadership Team in the role of Assistant Head Teacher.
You will already have experience of successful teaching in a special school (minimum of 2 years’ experience working at a senior level) and have a significant understanding of children’s varying needs and of the complexities of their care.
Our school is part of The Orchards Federation, a group of three schools working closely together for the benefit of all our pupils, the other members of the Federation are The Orchards Nursery School and Cherry Tree Primary School.
Green Fold is located across 4 sites in Bolton each with specific learning environments closely matched to our learners needs, the role will allow you to work and lead across all four sites.
Green Fold numbers have and are expanding every year and there are many opportunities for the right person.
The role will involve
* day to day leadership of school staff deployment
* Support for staff re: general classroom practice i.e. coaching, mentoring
* Supporting the EHCP/ Annual Review process
* Supporting the continued development of teaching and learning
* Involvement with the Orchards Leadership team
* Have a proven record of leadership and management skills within the special school sector
* Be keen to learn and committed to collaboration/ team work
* Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
* Motivate, organise, communicate and work with a strong, supportive and committed team
* Be committed to meeting children’s needs and furthering aspiration
We can offer:
* A vibrant, modern well-resourced environment
* An organisation where every child really matters and everyone is valued
* An excellent opportunity for professional development
* A high level of commitment and support from the staff, governors and parents
An informal visit to Green Fold School can be arranged on: Monday 7 April at 2.00 pm and Thursday 10 April at 8.30 am. Please contact the School Office to arrange a visit on telephone number: 01204 332680.
Closing date: Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 8.30 am
Shortlisting: Tuesday 22 April 2025
Interview: Thursday 24 April 2025
For further details and an information pack please download from the website. Return completed application forms via email to: recruitment@theorchards.bolton.sch.uk (Ref: GF Perm Asst Head) Please note a full application form must be submitted as CV’s and late applications will not be accepted. Accompanying information must not to be more than two sides of A4.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sectors of the community
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