Headteacher
Newlands School, Manchester, M24 6JG48 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
3 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 July 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £83,860 - £97,136
Pay scale
- L21-L27
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors aspire to the school achieving even greater success. The Governors are therefore looking for a dynamic, motivated, innovative and inspirational educator who, whilst building on the excellent work to date will:
- Inspire all of our children and staff to reach their full potential;
- Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and have a forward-thinking vision for the school;
- Promote genuine collaborative teamwork by motivating, managing and inspiring staff through excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Build on already strong relationships that exist between the school, the co-located partner school, parents and the wider community.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Happy and motivated children who want to reach their potential;
- Excellent, well-resourced premises and grounds;
- Highly skilled staff who’ve been graded as ‘Good’ by OFSTED since November 2014.
- Highly committed and supportive governors and families;
- An exciting opportunity to join this team who believe in providing caring and positive learning opportunities for each and every pupil in a collaborative way.
Further information about the job
We look forward to appointing an inspiring leader to take our school forward to the next stage of its development.
Visits to the school, which is within easy access of the M60, are most welcome and can be arranged by contacting the school on 0161 655 0220.
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to head.recruitment@rochdale.gov.uk by 11.59pm on Thursday 3rd September 2026.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 11.59pm
Shortlisting: Tuesday 8th September 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th September 2026
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend a formal visit of the school, prior to interview.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS and background check.
An online search will be carried out as part of the due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The ability to converse at ease with stake holders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Newlands School is fully committed to the safeguarding of our pupils and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
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 Newlands School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 4 to 11
- Size
- 131 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Newlands School website
- Email address
- head.recruitment@rochdale.gov.uk
Newlands is a purpose-built Primary generic 120 place Special School, co-located with Hollin Primary to form Hollin Learning Community. We focus on giving children the opportunity to learn as individuals, breaking down barriers to their learning and celebrating success at every opportunity.
Arranging a visit to Newlands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head.recruitment@rochdale.gov.uk.
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