Head Teacher

Job Ref: T16/62872

What we can offer:

Horton Mill Primary is a successful medium-sized school situated in the Glodwick area of Oldham. Our school has a higher than average intake of pupil premium and SEN children. We are a Good school with outstanding features and are keen to progress to the next stage in our development. Children progress well at our school and we are keen to continue to raise our attainment levels.

We are a popular school, offering excellent learning resources and facilities. We offer a friendly and welcoming environment for both children and parents; the community and family are at the centre of everything we do. Governors at the school are proactive, well informed and ensure a supportive environment for all stakeholders. Our school has a committed and experienced team of teaching and support staff.

Who we are looking for:

As our new Headteacher you will be an innovative practitioner and have the ability to reach out to the wider community. An inspirational leader you will be able to take the school forward and be able to inspire staff and parents to join you in that goal.

You should have an excellent knowledge of effective school systems and be able to demonstrate a verifiable track record of school improvement. You should be an outward looking leader who will be able to make the most of the opportunities available to work with other schools within the borough.

Your key tasks will be to support and motivate staff, governors and parents to build on our considerable achievements, ensuring continuity for the school community and maintaining the excellent progress we have made.

About Oldham:

Oldham is a borough which believes in giving 'headroom' to Headteachers of high performing schools so they can support other schools in reaching their full potential. The Local Authority has recently commissioned a fundamental report into the town’s education system, a key focus of which is the development of a self-improving school system.

Oldham is a vibrant borough and a great deal of regeneration is taking place. All Oldham schools are a vital part of the town's regeneration plans.

Next Steps:

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the school and visits can be arranged by contacting the school on 0161 770 5870 to arrange a convenient time.

You can apply for this post online at www.yourcounciljobs.co.uk where you can obtain additional information regarding the post. For further information about the school please visit the school’s website at www.hortonmill.oldham.sch.uk  

Further information about what Oldham has to offer can be found on www.oldham.gov.uk  

Closing date: 9 June 2016.
Shortlisting date: 14 June 2016.
Dates of interview: 21 and 22 June 2016.

The school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and operates a strict Safeguarding Policy, with procedures being rigorously and consistently applied.

Horton Mill Primary School,
Greengate Street, Glodwick,
Oldham, OL4 1GL
NOR 243