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Executive Head Teacher – Birchwood Children\’s Services

Inspiring a Brighter Future Across Bolton and Warrington

Are you an exceptional and visionary leader with a proven track record of transforming educational outcomes for vulnerable children? Do you possess the strategic acumen and compassionate spirit to oversee the growth and development of our outstanding schools?

Birchwood Children\’s Services is seeking an Executive Head Teacher to lead our established schools in Bolton and Warrington. This is a unique opportunity to shape the educational journey of young people with complex needs, ensuring they thrive and achieve their full potential.

About Birchwood Children\’s Services:

At Birchwood, we are dedicated to providing nurturing and therapeutic educational environments where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered. Our person-centred approach fosters academic, social, and emotional growth, enabling our students to become confident, responsible citizens who can make a positive contribution to the world. We offer residential care and education for children and young people with a range of needs, including Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties (SEBD).

The Role:

As our Executive Head Teacher, you will provide dynamic and strategic leadership across both our Bolton and Warrington schools. You will be instrumental in:

• Driving Educational Excellence: Defining and delivering our educational vision, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, and continuously improving pupil progress and achievement across both sites.
• Strategic Leadership and Management: Overseeing all aspects of strategic leadership, including curriculum development, safeguarding, staff performance management, and resource allocation.
• Fostering a Culture of Success: Embedding our values of Potential, Achievement, Growth, and Empowerment, creating a positive and collaborative environment for staff and students.
• Leading and Developing Staff: Providing strong line management, coaching, and mentorship to our dedicated Head Teachers and senior leadership teams, building sustainable leadership capacity.
• Ensuring Compliance and Best Practice: Upholding statutory requirements, leading on Ofsted inspections, and ensuring robust safeguarding procedures are consistently applied.
• Community Engagement: Developing and maintaining strong partnerships with parents, local authorities, and other agencies to support our students and families.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Holds qualified teacher status and substantial successful experience as a Head Teacher or in a senior leadership role across multiple school sites.
• Possesses a deep understanding of the needs of children with SEND and a passion for inclusive education.
• Demonstrates exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire staff to achieve outstanding results.
• Is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and a child-centred approach.
• A National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) or a willingness to undertake this training is highly desirable.

Why Join Birchwood Children\’s Services?

This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable children. You will be part of a supportive and dedicated team, working in environments that prioritise the well-being and development of every individual. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and the significant responsibilities of this role.

Ready to inspire a better future?

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, or to request an application pack, please contact [Insert Contact Name/Department] at [Insert Phone Number] or [Insert Email Address].

Closing Date for Applications: [Insert Date] Interviews will be held: [Insert Dates]

Birchwood Children\’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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