We're excited to announce an opportunity to join the leadership team at Spring Brook Academy - Lower Site as Head of School on a fixed-term basis until 31st August 2027.
As Head of Site you will:
- Provide highly visible, consistent and relational leadership of the Lower Site from day one;
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and maintain a strong safeguarding culture;
- Secure consistency and quality in teaching, learning and curriculum, matched to each pupil's stage, not age;
- Lead, support and hold to account a committed staff team, including day-to-day line management and performance management;
- Sustain high expectations around attendance, engagement and relationships;
- Implement the site's agreed improvement priorities and keep the Executive Headteacher informed of progress and risk;
- Work closely with families and partner professionals around individual pupils;
- Contribute to planning for 2027/28 and provide a thorough handover at the end of the appointment.
You may currently be a Head of School or Site, a Deputy or Assistant Headteacher, or an equivalent senior leader within a Trust. You might be an established senior leader ready for a whole-site brief, or an aspiring headteacher looking for a substantial, time-limited opportunity to lead. Either way, you will bring:
- Strong and credible senior leadership experience with demonstrable impact;
- A secure understanding of SEND and SEMH education, and a clear commitment to relational, trauma-informed, child-centred practice;
- Excellent safeguarding knowledge and professional judgement;
- A track record of improving teaching, learning and outcomes;
- The ability to lead, support and challenge teams through change;
- Warmth, resilience and the capacity to stay calm, regulated and purposeful in a complex environment;
- The ability to translate strategic priorities into high-quality day-to-day practice.
Salary & Benefits
Pay grade:L15 – L19
Location
Spring Brook Lower School
Heron Street
Failsworth
Oldham
OL8 4JD
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Head of School employer: New Bridge Group
New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the development of its staff and the well-being of its students. With a strong commitment to creating safe and inspiring learning environments, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community across Oldham, Tameside, and Rochdale.
