Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development)

Canon Slade School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 3BP

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 67,898.00 - 75,049.00

Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development) job summary

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT)

LEADERSHIP L12 – L16 (£67,898 - £75,049)

1.0 FTE

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School: sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Has a proven track record in leading and innovating change, in particular has experience in driving improvements through the collation and analysis and use of pupil data.
• Is ambitious and well qualified.
• Is an excellent communicator capable of influencing and inspiring others.
• Possesses strong leadership and management skills, able to challenge and support both staff and students to great achievement.
• Can hold to account those colleagues who fail to uphold or demonstrate agreed standards.
• Understands the context of our school community and has experience of successfully working with young people from similar demographics.
• Has a genuine passion for quality learning, pastoral care and excellence and ensures that students are at the centre of every decision.
• Can quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with our young people and enthuse and motivate them to work hard and try their best.
• Is prepared to share good practice and actively seek to continue to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching and pastoral care.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instill in our young people.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To lead the Personal Development Programme for all key stages, this includes all aspects of personal development including the PSHE/RSHE programme, character development, citizenship, leadership, enrichment, SMSC and CEIAG.
• To work under the direction of the Deputy Headteacher (Inclusion and Student Welfare) to ensure that the Personal Development Programme is part of the wider Inclusion Strategy of the school.  
• To lead the wider team of teachers delivering on the PSHE/RSHE curriculum.
• To work collaboratively with the Assistant Headteacher responsible for Key Stage 5 to ensure a smooth transition into the Sixth Form.
• To work collaboratively with the Assistant Headteacher responsible for Achievement to ensure the development and flourishing of the whole child.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333343 or by emailing hr@canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk

To apply please complete the application form via Face-Ed using the link:

Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development) | SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 12th January 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

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About Canon Slade School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1747 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Canon Slade School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/canon-slade-cofe-school

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