Head of School
Landgate School, Bryn, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 0EP43 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025 (or sooner if possible)
Closing date
8 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L19-L25
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a motivated and innovative Head of School for Landgate School to be part of our ambitious and forward-thinking federation.
Landgate School is a special school for around 130 learners aged 4 – 19 years with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated communication and interaction difficulties. All learners at Landgate have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). Post 16 provision is based on a different site in Leigh.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate who wants to develop themselves to support our educational vision. The Head of School will provide strong leadership through our school improvement inquiry approach, effectively support colleagues, work collaboratively with leaders across the organisation and be truly aspirational for our learners.
What the school offers its staff
This would be an excellent opportunity for an ambitious existing leader whose work to date has been impactful. You will be working alongside the experienced Executive Headteacher, within a network of talented senior leaders and supported by a highly experienced Federation central team. The role will encompass day-to-day oversight of the leadership and management of the school, working closely with the support of the Executive Headteacher, in an inspirational school for parents/carers, children and staff.
Further details about the role
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit school w/c 2nd September 2024. Please contact Julie Ainsworth, Clerk to the Selection Panel, via email at Julie.Ainsworth@wigan.gov.uk to make an appointment.
An informal conversation about the school can be requested by contacting the Executive Headteacher via email at hr@theaspirefederation.org.uk
Application packs are available from and returnable to Julie Ainsworth using the above email or alternatively via post to Julie Ainsworth, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.
Closing date: 8th September 2024
Shortlisting: 10th September 2024
Interview dates: 24th and 25th September 2024
The Governors and staff at Landgate School & College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The post will be subject to the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Enhanced checks through Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post.
Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please see the Job Description & Job Specification and Application Form.
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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to julie.ainsworth@wigan.gov.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Landgate School, Bryn
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 129 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Landgate School, Bryn website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- julie.ainsworth@wigan.gov.uk
Arranging a visit to Landgate School, Bryn
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email julie.ainsworth@wigan.gov.uk.
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