Headteacher

Leadership Scale L21 L27

Group size 5

Salary

£83,860 - £97,136

Required for January 2027

Newlands is a purpose built primary generic 120 place special school, co-located with Hollin Primary to form Hollin Learning Community.

Due to the departure of our Headteacher, the Governors of this popular, friendly and caring school are offering you this exciting opportunity to apply for the Headship.

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.

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.

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.

Supporting Documents

↗ Application form↗ Application guidance

↗ Policy on the recruitment of ex offenders

↗ Privacy notice

↗ Job description

↗ Person specification

↗ Letter from the Chair of Governors

↗ Characteristics of Newlands School