Head Teacher
Arbour Academy, Salford, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, M5 5AG7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
11 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £75,664.00 - £87,664.00 Annually (FTE)
Head Teacher job summary
Head Teacher Arbour Academy | Part of Kings Academy Trust
Location: Canterbury Gardens, Eccles New Road, Salford M5 5AG
Contract: Full time
Salary: Leadership level 15 - 21
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026
Interview Date: Friday 13th November 2026
Note Internal Applicants to send a Letter of Interest to Hr@kingsacademytrust.co.uk / anicholson@kingsacademytrust.co.uk
Are you an experienced, ambitious, and compassionate leader looking for a rewarding new challenge? Arbour Academy, a specialist secondary provision for pupils in Years 7 to 11 with ASC/SEMH needs, is seeking a dynamic Head Teacher to lead our dedicated team.
At Arbour Academy, we offer:
A trauma-informed approach and therapeutic interventions as part of our core provision
Small class sizes and a high staffing ratio, ensuring tailored support for every pupil
Pastoral care and access to the Kings Academy Trust Counsellor for all pupils
An inclusive, nurturing environment for children with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
A supportive, forward-thinking Trust with a strong commitment to professional development
We are looking for someone who:
Has proven experience in headship or as a Head of School, ideally in specialist or alternative settings
Has expertise in supporting children with SEMH/ASC and those with EHCPs
Can lead school improvement from a low starting point, including successful Ofsted inspections
Demonstrates strong leadership, integrity, and a commitment to inclusive education
Is able to engage and inspire staff, pupils, families, and the wider community
If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs, and have the skills, experience and values we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Safeguarding: Kings Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Diversity: Kings Academy Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
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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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Arbour Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Size
- 44 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Arbour Academy website
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