Headteacher
Hazel Wood High School, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7QT12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
30 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 28 – 32, actual salary £96,673 to £106,626
What skills and experience we're looking for
This role is a result of the trust growing in the number of schools. From September we will have three secondary schools and be on course to be ten schools in total by September 2025. Hazel Wood has gone through a journey of complete transformation. The trust has supported the school to move from special measures to good, with results moving from the bottom 10% nationally to above average outcomes. Following a period of significant change the school is well settled and ready for its next stage of development towards being truly world class.
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, compassionate
and dedicated Headteacher who is eager to make an impact and works to build
strong, supportive connections with staff, pupils, families and the wider
community. This role would suit a Deputy Head ready for that next steps in their
career who can be confident of getting all the support necessary to seamlessly
that step into headship. Or you may be an existing Head who wants a new
challenge alongside joining a trust which is growing at pace and want to keep
hold of their talented leaders. You will be well
supported by a highly successful executive team and have access to a wide
ranging improvement offer from the trust. We want our Heads to be able to focus
on quality of education, we have central staff, systems and processes that make
this possible.
Visits to the school, prior to application, are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Tim Spencer, School Business Manager on 0161 797 6543 or by e-mailing enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk to arrange an appointment with the Executive Head of Secondary Schools, Paul Greenhalgh.
To arrange an informal conversation with James Franklin-Smith, CEO, please contact Joanne Gee, Business Support Officer, on 0161 553 0030 or by emailing gee.j@oaklp.co.uk.
We encourage you to visit our website to discover more about our values, ethos, and the amazing work we do at Hazel Wood. www.hazelwoodhigh.co.uk
We hope that when you have read the information enclosed, you will be encouraged to apply for this important post. We look forward to receiving your application.
What the school offers its staff
The school and trust are deeply committed to inclusivity and enhancing the opportunities for our students. We are passionate about traditional values and discipline in a respectful supportive culture. Hazel Wood, as part of the trust, values its reputation as a welcoming and supportive school, placing significant importance on both pastoral support and personalised academic learning. As a part of Oak Learning Partnership, we are proud of what we have achieved so far and excited by the continuous improvements and changes here at Hazel Wood High. This appointment will form a key element in the next phase on our journey to outstanding. If you would like to join our excellent team, then we would like to hear more about you.
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
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About Hazel Wood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 728 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Hazel Wood High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 797 6543
Arranging a visit to Hazel Wood High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk.
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