Headteacher

Caldershaw Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 7QL

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £73,105.00 - £84,699.00 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher job summary

This is a rare opportunity to lead an Ofsted Outstanding primary school with a long-established reputation for excellence, high academic standards and exceptional pastoral care. Caldershaw Primary School combines high expectations with warmth, ambition with inclusivity, and outstanding outcomes with a genuine commitment to developing the whole child.

The successful candidate will lead a dedicated and highly skilled staff team, working closely with governors, families and the wider Trust to build on the school’s exceptional success. They will provide clear strategic direction, maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning, and ensure every child continues to thrive both academically and personally.

As Headteacher, you will:

• Provide inspirational and visible leadership across the school community
• Champion a culture of high expectations, inclusion and excellence
• Lead and develop staff to ensure consistently outstanding teaching and learning
• Drive continued school improvement and innovation
• Ensure pupils achieve exceptional outcomes and personal development
• Build strong relationships with parents, governors and external partners
• Play an active role within Altus Education Partnership, contributing to the wider development of primary education across the Trust

This role offers the opportunity not only to lead an exceptional school, but also to help shape the future direction of primary education within a growing and ambitious Trust.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated and compassionate leader who:

• Has substantial and successful senior leadership experience within primary education
• Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for children
• Can inspire, motivate and develop staff at all levels
• Demonstrates strategic vision alongside excellent operational leadership
• Has a deep commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and community partnership
• Embodies integrity, resilience and a strong moral purpose
• Will uphold and champion the values and ethos of both Caldershaw Primary School and Altus Education Partnership

The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with the professional credibility, ambition and leadership skills to continue Caldershaw’s journey of excellence.

What we offer

We offer Teachers Terms and Conditions, including membership of the excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme. In addition, our Employee Benefits Programme provides a range of additional benefits, including:

• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering guidance, support and counselling on a range of subjects

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Trust committed to improving educational standards and widening opportunities for children and young people across Rochdale and beyond.

How to Apply:

Please click 'APPLY NOW' above.

More information about the role can be found in the application pack attached.

For further information about Caldersahw Primary School, please visit our website at Caldershaw Primary - About Us

For further information about the trust, please visit our website at - Welcome to The Altus Education Partnership

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact:

• Amanda Thomson (Executive Administrator at AEP) - 01706 769824

Application Deadline: 12.00 midday, 15th June 2026

Interviews: 25th & 26th June 2026

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates. It is also Trust policy to contact at least 1 reference prior to interview.

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

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.

About Caldershaw Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 236 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Caldershaw Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caldershaw-primary-school-rochdale

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