Headteacher
Ash Grove School, Bury, BL9 7PZ24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
24 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: This role does not operate on a timebound contract and is not subject to the working time provisions of a full time teacher in line with Teacher’s Pay and Conditions.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay Scale 22 - 27, £83,464 - £94,332
What skills and experience we're looking for
The trust, on behalf of Ash Grove School, are seeking to appoint an inspiring, compassionate and dedicated Headteacher who is eager to make a meaningful impact while fostering strong, supportive connections with staff, pupils, families, and the wider community.
Ash Grove has recently transferred into our trust, having previously been called Spring Lane. The school is on a significant journey of improvement, heavily supported by the trust. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to oversee a transformation project. There is also significant opportunity for the right leader to grow and expand with the school overtime. The school will move into brand new facilities which will be transformational for the community and there is also an opportunity to expand the schools offer to make a wider difference. The trust is also set to open a brand new SEMH school in 2027 and we anticipate lots of partnership working which will present opportunities for both schools.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated leader with a passionate commitment to supporting students who benefit from alternative approaches to mainstream education. The successful candidate will have the ability to create and champion broader curriculum pathways, provide tailored SEMH support, and offer children a fresh start on their educational journey. They will be given all the support and resources needed to create an exceptional school. This is a project which is close to our hearts as it's about making a difference to young people who need it the most.
As Headteacher you will play a vital role in raising teaching and learning standards within a school culture where everyone is truly valued, supported, and united in working towards positive change through an inclusive and compassionate approach to education.
If you want to make a difference to young people and join a trust at an exciting part of its journey, we would love to hear from you.
We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send your application form to hr@oaklp.co.uk
Visits to the school, prior to application, are both welcomed and encouraged, please contact the trust central team on 0161 553 0030 or email enquiries@oaklp.co.uk to arrange a visit or for any general enquiries. We are happy to offer an initial call with the CEO, James Franklin-Smith or our Director of Education, Orienne Langley-Sadler should you wish to learn more about the role.
For further information about the trust please visit our website:
www.oaklp.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
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 hr@oaklp.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ash Grove School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- No information available
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@oaklp.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01615530030
Arranging a visit to Ash Grove School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@oaklp.co.uk.
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