Head of School

Firwood High school is a 11-19 Secondary School for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. There are currently 108 pupils on roll.

We are looking to appoint a Head of School to work in partnership with our Executive Head teacher and our enthusiastic and committed staff to lead our school into the future to achieve our vision of ‘Learning without Limits’.

We want to appoint an inspirational leader who will:

• Share our clear vision to provide excellence for all of our pupils
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning for all pupils
• Develop highly motivated staff who are ambitious for our school
• Work in partnership with our multi agency team to ensure excellent provision for our pupils
• Have a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents and carers in meeting the needs of our pupils
• Be committed to collaborative leadership which builds on strong partnerships with governors; the Local Authority; other schools and the wider community of Bolton.

Firwood is at an exciting time in its development. We have a fantastic state of the art building which opened in 2012 and an emerging long term partnership with Ladywood Primary Special Teaching School. We are looking forward to working with our new Head of School to continue our journey to provide outstanding provision for our pupils.

For an information pack, please contact Gill Warburton by email - gill.warburton@bolton.gov.uk or telephone on 01204 332124.

Informal visits to the school are most welcome by arrangement with Sally McFarlane Executive Headteacher.  Please call on 01204 333044.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Shortlisting: Friday 13 May 2016
Assessment and Interviews: Tuesday, 17 and Wednesday, 18 May 2016

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Firwood High School
‘Learning without Limits’