What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Further details about the role
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 all stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.