Head of School based at New Bridge Pathways
New Bridge School, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PH10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £75,664 - £83,478 per annum (L15 - L19)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Is an experienced and successful school leader with a strong track record of improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Has a deep commitment to inclusion and an unwavering belief in the potential of every learner.
- Can inspire, develop and support staff while maintaining high expectations and accountability.
- Understands how to translate strategic priorities into consistent, high-quality practice.
- Has a strong grasp of curriculum, teaching, safeguarding and school improvement.
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, families, staff, governors and external partners.
- Demonstrates resilience, sound judgement and the ability to lead confidently in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Shares our commitment to ensuring that every child and young person is prepared for successful next steps in education, employment and adult life.
What the school offers its staff
- The opportunity to lead a highly successful and respected specialist provision.
- A key leadership role within an ambitious and values-driven organisation.
- A collaborative and supportive senior leadership team.
- High-quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team and a commitment to future career development/progression within the Trust
- Health Cash Plan through HSF and access to Perkbox
- Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff
- Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- Access to employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
- Family-friendly policies and a commitment to flexible and supportive working practices where possible.
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About New Bridge School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 19
- Size
- 728 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- New Bridge School website
- Email address
- glyons@newbridgegroup.org
New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT) presently comprises New Bridge School, New Bridge Learning Centre, Spring Brook Academy, Hollinwood Academy (all situated in Oldham) Hawthorns School and Thomas Ashton School (situated in Hyde), Samuel Laycock School (situated in Ashton-Under-Lyne) Our new Oldham AP free school, Spring Board Project, opened in September 2019.
Arranging a visit to New Bridge School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email glyons@newbridgegroup.org.
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