HEADTEACHER
Friezland Primary School, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL3 7LN14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-Time Position
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £61,534 - £71,330 per annum (L8– L14)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We would welcome applications from someone who has the following skills and experience:
- A proven track record of leadership, management and improving pupils outcomes through a clear strategy for developing high standards of teaching and learning to ensure that every child achieves their full potential;
- The vision, passion and capability to motivate, challenge and inspire children and staff;
- An open approach to fostering active partnerships with staff, parents, governors and a commitment to the community ethos of a school that values everyone;
- A commitment to working in partnership with Governors and parents;
- An ability and willingness to adapt with and manage change with a clear vision for further improvement.
- The ability to manage a major curriculum area as part of the Headteacher role, preferably SEND or Literacy, and the skills to drive change to raise standards in writing.
What the school offers its staff
For more information and to apply see: https://apply.greater.jobs/oldham/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1376
‘A Family Committed to Making a Difference’
The pupils of Friezland Primary School are looking for a Headteacher who:
- will inspire us to aim high and achieve our goals;
- believes in our potential to achieve great things;
- is energetic and has a sense of humour;
- is firm but fair and
- makes time to listen to our ideas about school life.
Friezland is a small, semi-rural Foundation School with 100 pupils on roll and is part of the Dovestone Learning Partnership (DLP). It is based in the picturesque Saddleworth Village of Greenfield but is within close distance to several towns and major cities. Friezland is highly regarded as a very happy, friendly school where staff and children enjoy good relationships. We pride ourselves on our friendly community ethos where everyone works hard to ensure the best outcomes for our children.
The school’s last graded Ofsted outcome was ‘Good’, a recent ungraded Inspection identified some areas for improvement, therefore the Governors are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and innovative Headteacher to lead the school forward in maintaining the ‘Good’ standard with a view to becoming an outstanding school in the future.
For more information and to apply:
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Friezland Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 92 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Friezland Primary School website
- Email address
- Beverley.Lewis@friezland.oldham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 07870954618
ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER & SENCO (Class Teacher Responsibility)
Based: Friezland Primary School, Church Road, Greenfield, OL3 7LQ
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L1-5 plus SEN Allowance
Start date: Monday 2nd September 2024
Working hours: Full Time 190 Days + 5 INSET (4 Days Teaching / 1 Day Release)
Closing date: Wednesday 15th May 2024, 12 noon
Interview & Assessment Day: Tuesday 21st May 2024
Friezland Primary School is highly regarded as a happy and friendly community school, where staff and children enjoy good relationships as they work together to provide an excellent education for every child. We pride ourselves on our friendly community ethos where everyone works hard to ensure the best outcomes for our children, instilling our Mission Statement: ‘A Family Committed to Making a Difference’.
Situated in the village of Greenfield, Saddleworth, we are a half-form entry Foundation School with 105 pupils on roll. We are one of nine schools in the area that make up the Dovestone Learning Partnership Co-operative Trust; a strong and supportive partnership which enables collaborative working at all levels.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to join our hard-working and dedicated team. This is a full-time, class teacher role in Key Stage 2, and includes SENCO responsibilities. We welcome applications from excellent classroom practitioners, who hold – or are committed to completing – the SENCO qualification, and are keen to take on the challenges and rewards of working in a small, dynamic, aspirational school.
Arranging a visit to Friezland Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Beverley.Lewis@friezland.oldham.sch.uk.
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