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Assistant Headteacher

Willow Grove Primary School, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 8XF

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 23.33 directed contact hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale L2-L6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to recruit 2 highly motivated, energetic and passionate Assistant Headteachers to join our school. At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).

This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced teachers and leaders with a proven record in school for supporting children with behaviour that can be challenging, or a teacher with a background in specialist provision. Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.

Please refer to the job descriptions for more information on the roles.

What the school offers its staff

Please see greater.jobs advertisement for more information about what Willow Grove Primary School offers.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Applicants are encouraged to visit school on one of the following group visit sessions:

17th September – 8am

22nd September – 3.30pm

24th September – 8am

You must book a place by emailing enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk

Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk.

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack - Assistant Headteacher (Behvaiour, Inclusion & Attendance).pdf - 673 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Pack - Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum, Teaching & Achievement).pdf - 333 KB (opens in new tab)

About Willow Grove Primary School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 5 to 11
• Size: 68 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Willow Grove Primary School website
• Email address: bman@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willow-grove-primary-school

At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).  Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.

Arranging a visit to Willow Grove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bman@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk.

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