Assistant Headteacher

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre in Bolton is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join a highly successful leadership team and shape the next chapter of this Outstanding setting. You will lead the curriculum across the Nursery School, Day Care Centre and High Needs Base, drive teaching quality, inclusion and safeguarding, and develop staff through coaching and mentoring.

This role is for an experienced EYFS leader, offering strategic influence, opportunities for

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QT S) is required.
• Significant EYFS teaching experience.
• Proven leadership and management experience in an early years setting.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS Framework, SEND Code of Practice and current educational developments.
• Experience leading curriculum development, school improvement and developing others through coaching and mentoring.
• Passion for inclusive practice and high aspirations for all children.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead curriculum across the Nursery School, Day Care Centre and High Needs Base.
• Design, implement, monitor and evaluate an engaging curriculum that reflects outstanding early years practice.
• Lead and inspire high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the setting.
• Contribute to self-evaluation, school improvement planning and innovation.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff to achieve high professional standards.
• Champion exceptional provision for children with SEND and work with families and external partners.
• Lead and develop our outdoors and Forest School provision.
• Support the Headteacher in day-to-day leadership and deputise when required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Coaching & mentoring

Inclusion & safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Assistant Headteacher

Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre, Bolton

Salary: L1-L5 (£51,773 to £57,137) pay award pending

Permanent: Full Time

Required From: 1st April 2027

Can you talk passionately about child development, inspire a team of talented practitioners, analyse data, lead curriculum innovation and school improvement and still happily attend a tea party hosted by a three-year-old?

If so, we may have the perfect role for you.

At Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre, we are looking for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our highly successful leadership team and help shape the next exciting chapter of our unique setting. We are proud that both our Nursery School and Day Care provision have been recognised as Outstanding, reflecting the passion, dedication and expertise of our staff team. However, we believe excellence is a journey, not a destination, and we are looking for an ambitious and innovative leader who will help us build on our success and continue to provide exceptional opportunities for every child and family we serve.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and innovative early years leader to make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key role in leading high-quality teaching and learning, driving school improvement, providing strategic leadership of the curriculum across the setting, championing inclusion and ensuring every child gets the very best start in life. You will inspire staff to deliver innovative, engaging and ambitious learning experiences that support children's development, wellbeing and readiness for school.

What makes Grosvenor special?

We are much more than a nursery school. At Grosvenor, we provide a unique and inspiring learning journey for children and families from six weeks old through to school age. Our Day Care Centre, Nursery School and specialist High Needs Base work together to create a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child is valued, supported and challenged to thrive.

Grosvenor is a truly special place to work and learn. A place where curiosity is celebrated, relationships are at the heart of everything we do, and every day brings new opportunities for discovery. From Forest School adventures and outdoor learning experiences to imaginative play, investigation and creativity, we encourage children to become confident, capable and resilient learners.

We are proud of our talented and dedicated staff team, our strong partnerships with families and our unwavering commitment to inclusion, excellence and ensuring the very best outcomes for every child. Sometimes that means planning exceptional learning opportunities. Sometimes it means celebrating a child's first word, first friendship or first muddy puddle. Either way, we know that the smallest moments often make the biggest difference.

About the role

• Be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Support the strategic leadership and ongoing development of the school.
• Lead the curriculum across the Nursery School, Day Care Centre and High Needs Base.
• Design, implement, monitor and evaluate an engaging curriculum that reflects outstanding early years practice and promotes children's curiosity, independence and love of learning.
• Lead and inspire high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the setting.
• Contribute to self-evaluation, school improvement planning and innovation.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff to achieve the highest professional standards.
• Champion exceptional provision for children with SEND and work alongside families and external agencies to secure the very best outcomes for every child.
• Lead and develop our outdoors and Forest School provision.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day leadership of the school and deputise when required.

We are looking for someone who:

Has:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Significant successful EYFS teaching experience.
• Proven leadership and management experience within an early years setting.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS Framework, SEND Code of Practice and current educational developments.
• Experience of leading curriculum development, school improvement and developing others through coaching and mentoring
• A passion for inclusive practice and high aspirations for all children

Is:

• An inspirational leader with high expectations for every child.
• Passionate about early years education and the life-changing difference it makes.
• Committed to inclusion, equality and safeguarding.
• Resilient, reflective and forward-thinking.
• A relationship builder who can work effectively with children, families, staff, governors and external partners.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to work in a highly regarded Outstanding maintained nursery school.
• Incredible children who will make you smile every day.
• A committed, talented and caring staff team.
• A supportive governing body and leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives at a crucial stage of their learning journey.

Join us

This role is ideal for an experienced early years leader who is ready to take the next step in their career and help lead an ambitious, nurturing and innovative school community.

If you believe outstanding early years education changes lives, that leadership starts with relationships and that every child deserves to be seen, heard and given the opportunity to shine, we'd love to hear from you.

Visits to the School

We warmly welcome visits to our setting and strongly encourage prospective candidates to come and experience the unique atmosphere of Grosvenor for themselves.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact the school office on 01204 337343 (option 2) to make an appointment. We would love the opportunity to show you around our wonderful setting and to answer any questions you may have about the role.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 23rd October at 4.00pm

Shortlisting: Week commencing 2nd November

Interviews and Assessment Activities: 9th November

Safeguarding Statement

Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and relevant pre-employment checks.