Assistant Headteacher
Orrell Holgate Academy, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
20 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time as specified in the STPCD
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay Scale (L1 - L5)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate and ambitious leader ready to make a meaningful impact?
Orrell Holgate Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to join our vibrant and caring school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our pupils and leading on behaviour strategy across the school.
About Us
Orrell Holgate Academy is a successful and ambitious primary school with a strong family ethos. Our mission, “Learning for Life,” drives everything we do. We are proud of our well-behaved, hardworking, and happy pupils, and we work closely with families to ensure every child is equipped for success.
We are part of the Rowan Learning Trust, a collaborative and values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to delivering a world-class education.
The RoleAs Assistant Headteacher, you will:
- Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in leading the school’s vision and strategic direction.
- Champion high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour.
- Lead on behaviour strategy and welfare across the school.
- Manage and support staff, including performance management and professional development.
- Contribute to school improvement planning and self-evaluation.
- Take on leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong track record of raising standards.
- Has recent and relevant leadership experience in a primary setting.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of behaviour management and inclusive practice.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Is a collaborative leader who can inspire, motivate, and support others.
**Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the recruitment pack for this role.
What the school offers its staff
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
A Supportive and Collaborative Environment - Join a close-knit school community with a strong family ethos, where staff, pupils, and parents work together to ensure every child thrives.
Opportunities for Professional Growth - We are committed to your development. You’ll have access to high-quality CPD, leadership training, and opportunities to work across the Rowan Learning Trust’s network of schools.
A Clear and Ambitious Vision - Be part of a school that lives its mission of “Learning for Life”, preparing children to be resilient, ambitious, and equipped for the future.
A Focus on Wellbeing - We prioritise the wellbeing of our staff and pupils, fostering a positive, respectful, and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.
Leadership with Impact - As Assistant Headteacher, you’ll play a key role in shaping school strategy, leading behaviour and welfare, and making a real difference in children’s lives.
A Forward-Thinking Trust - As part of the Rowan Learning Trust, you’ll benefit from shared expertise, innovation, and a commitment to excellence across all our schools.
Further details about the role
School visits will be available on Friday 16th May at 9:30am or Monday 19th May. Please contact the school office to arrange (enquiries@admin.holgate.wigan.sch.uk).
Please submit an application form and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining why you
are interested in the opportunity and how your application addresses the requirements for the role.
Applications should be addressed to Mrs Gail Worrall (Headteacher). These can be returned electronically to enquiries@admin.holgate.wigan.sch.uk. Alternatively, send a hard copy to Orrell Holgate Academy, Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8SJ.
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. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to enquiries@admin.holgate.wigan.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Orrell Holgate Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 204 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Orrell Holgate Academy website
- Email address
- enquiries@admin.holgate.wigan.sch.uk
Orrell Holgate Academy is a special place. We are a successful and ambitious school with a caring family ethos.
Our school mission statement is 'Learning for Life'. Through our 'Learning For Life' curriculum and school ethos, our aim is to work with parents to prepare children for a life of successful learning where they can adapt and move forward successfully whatever the circumstance or situation.
L.E.A.R.N sums up our aims:
Lifelong learning
Equipped for the world
Ambitious in every area
Resilient and Courageous
No limits to our success!
We place a huge emphasis on academic resilience and being able to work in a sustained way. Speaking and Listening, Reading, Writing and Mathematics takes place in discrete lessons but is also used in a purposeful way to develop and support learning in all subjects.
We are proud that our pupils tell us that they are HAPPY at school because we believe that children learn well when they are happy.
Arranging a visit to Orrell Holgate Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@admin.holgate.wigan.sch.uk.
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