Executive Headteacher (Greenbank Primary/Howard Street Nursery)

Greenbank Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0HZ

25 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
15 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £74,926- £86,783
Pay scale: L18-L24 (Extended to a maximum of L27)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Grade: Leadership L18 – L24 (Extended to a maximum of L27)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £74,926- £86,783

Interview Date: Tuesday 28th and Friday 31st January 2025

Executive Headteacher

NOR at Greenbank 483 including 52 Nursery – Group 3

NOR at Howard St – 86 (2-4 years old) – Group 1

Governors welcome applicants who are available to start in September 2025

Greenbank Primary School with Howard Street Nursery School is an exciting, unique Soft Federation, with both schools sited in a diverse and vibrant learning community – and each judged to be Good schools in their recent OFSTED inspections.

Each school has their own dedicated Governing Board – and they are working together, strategically, to appoint a skilled, dynamic and passionate Headteacher. They are looking for candidates who will recognise and value the work which has already been undertaken to create this successful Federation, with shared visions and imaginative, creative curricula.

The successful candidate will have experience of leading and developing schools, and will be able to exhibit their ability to work with both schools, the local community and the local schools’ collaborative.

The two schools, together, have been involved in some exciting, wider initiatives – mainly based around their recognition of the value of learning outside the classroom – supporting children to recognise and manage risk. The successful candidate will exhibit a commitment to continue this valued aspect of the curricular and extra-curricular work, which is embedded in the character and values of the two schools.

The Governing Boards welcome applications from experienced Headteachers, Acting Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers with experience of similar schools and contexts.

The Governing Boards will appoint someone who:

Is an exceptional leader with high expectations of academic and personal achievement for all members of the school community
Is able to further support a learning community in which children flourish emotionally, socially and academically; having fun while doing so.
Is able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience of both Primary stages and with a particular interest in Early Years (with both a Maintained Nursery School and EYFS at Greenbank being key parts of the Federation)
Shows a clear commitment to consolidating and building upon the successes of the schools, at all levels, and can articulate a clear strategic vision to move the schools forward in the future; one which recognises and supports the high number of children with SEND, and Early Help involvement.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

Welcoming and inclusive schools with friendly, well behaved children who have a positive approach to learning, and supportive parents
Hard working, enthusiastic and committed staff who are forward thinking in their approach; showing a clear determination to enable pupils to become lifelong, ambitious learners
Committed and knowledgeable Governing Boards who are keen to support the schools to build upon the excellent work already undertaken and who are willing to work alongside the successful candidate to achieve the very best for the children and families of Greenbank Primary School and Howard Street Nursery School

Further details about the role

Visits to both schools, prior to application, are welcomed and positively encouraged. To arrange visits, please make contact, by phone, with Greenbank – 01706 647923. Visits will be available during the week commencing 6th January 2025.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send applications to: head.recruitment@rochdale.gov.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 12.00 noon

Shortlisting: Tuesday 21st January 2025

Formal visits to both schools: Friday 24th January ‘25

Interviews: Tuesday 28th January 2025 and Friday 31st January 2025

Greenbank Primary School and Howard Street Nursery School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect that all staff and volunteers share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend for interview.

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.

Further information on both schools can be found on their websites, and candidates are encouraged to access both:

https://www.greenbank.rochdale.sch.uk

https://www.howardstreet.rochdale.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.