Head of Family

Ladybridge High School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: Working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday on a term time plus five days basis.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade G, SCP 23 - 27. Actual salary £29,458.88 - £32,727.83 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an associate staff Head of Family. The successfulcandidate will be responsible for up to 200 learners in eight mixed age formgroups. The role involves supporting and challenging learners to help themto develop their personal qualities, improve their wellbeing and getprepared for life. Please see our recruitment pack for more information.

What the school offers its staff

We strongly believe in allowing our staff to carry out their role to a highstandard, whilst having a genuine work life balance which is why our full-time pastoral staff have the option of a compressed working pattern whichoffers a ‘flexi afternoon’ once a fortnight, where they are free to leaveschool site at lunchtime which is an option available for this post.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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 - Head of Family March 2026.pdf - 546 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ladybridge High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1123 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ladybridge High School website
• Email address: mjohns1@ladybridgehigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 01204 656569
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ladybridge-high-school

Ladybridge High School is a happy and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared across the school community. We are focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a rounded education that prepares our learners for life. We are committed to our ‘Trivium’ approach to education, which is summarised on our website.

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