Head of School based at New Bridge Pathways


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oldham, OL8 3PH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is an experienced and successful school leader with a strong track record of improving outcomes for children and young people.

• Has a deep commitment to inclusion and an unwavering belief in the potential of every learner.

• Can inspire, develop and support staff while maintaining high expectations and accountability.

• Understands how to translate strategic priorities into consistent, high-quality practice.

• Has a strong grasp of curriculum, teaching, safeguarding and school improvement.

• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families, staff, governors and external partners.

• Demonstrates resilience, sound judgement and the ability to lead confidently in a complex and dynamic environment.

• Shares our commitment to ensuring that every child and young person is prepared for successful next steps in education, employment and adult life.

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to lead a highly successful and respected specialist provision.

• A key leadership role within an ambitious and values-driven organisation.

• A collaborative and supportive senior leadership team.

• High-quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team and a commitment to future career development/progression within the Trust

• Health Cash Plan through HSF and access to Perkbox

• Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

• Access to employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.

• Family-friendly policies and a commitment to flexible and supportive working practices where possible.

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.

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