Grade: Leadership L18 L24 (Extended to a maximum of L27) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Working Pattern: All Year Round Actual Salary: 74,926- 86,783 Interview Date: Tuesday 28 th and Friday 31 st January 2025 Executive Headteacher NOR at Greenbank 483 including 52 Nursery Group 3 NOR at Howard St 86 (2-4 years old) Group 1 Governors welcome applicants who are available to start in September 2025 Greenbank Primary School with Howard Street Nursery School is an exciting, unique Soft Federation, with both schools sited in a diverse and vibrant learning community and each judged to be Good schools in their recent OFSTED inspections. Each school has their own dedicated Governing Board and they are working together, strategically, to appoint a skilled, dynamic and passionate Headteacher. They are looking for candidates who will recognise and value the work which has already been undertaken to create this successful Federation, with shared visions and imaginative, creative curricula. The successful candidate will have experience of leading and developing schools, and will be able to exhibit their ability to work with both schools, the local community and the local schools collaborative. The two schools, together, have been involved in some exciting, wider initiatives mainly based around their recognition of the value of learning outside the classroom supporting children to recognise and manage risk. The successful candidate will exhibit a commitment to continue this valued aspect of the curricular and extra-curricular work, which is embedded in the character and values of the two schools. The Governing Boards welcome applications from experienced Headteachers, Acting Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers with experience of similar schools and contexts. The Governing Boards will appoint someone who: Is an exceptional leader with high expectations of academic and personal achievement for all members of the school community Is able to further support a learning community in which children flourish emotionally, socially and academically; having fun while doing so. Is able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience of both Primary stages and with a particular interest in Early Years (with both a Maintained Nursery School and EYFS at Greenbank being key parts of the Federation) Shows a clear commitment to consolidating and building upon the successes of the schools, at all levels, and can articulate a clear strategic vision to move the schools forward in the future; one which recognises and supports the high number of children with SEND, and Early Help involvement. We can offer: Welcoming and inclusive schools with friendly, well behaved children who have a positive approach to learning, and supportive parents Hard working, enthusiastic and committed staff who are forward thinking in their approach; showing a clear determination to enable pupils to become lifelong, ambitious learners Committed and knowledgeable Governing Boards who are keen to support the schools to build upon the excellent work already undertaken and who are willing to work alongside the successful candidate to achieve the very best for the children and families of Greenbank Primary School and Howard Street Nursery School Visits to both schools, prior to application, are welcomed and positively encouraged. To arrange visits, please make contact, by phone, with Greenbank 01706 647923. Visits will be available during the week commencing 6 th January 2025. To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send applications to: head.recruitmentrochdale.gov.uk Closing Date: Wednesday 15 th January 2025 at 12.00 noon Shortlisting: Tuesday 21 st January 2025 Formal visits to both schools: Friday 24 th January 25 Interviews: Tuesday 28 th January 2025 and Friday 31 st January 2025 Greenbank Primary School and Howard Street Nursery School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check 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 for 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. Further information on both schools can be found on their websites, and candidates are encouraged to access both: https://www.greenbank.rochdale.sch.uk https://www.howardstreet.rochdale.sch.uk