Assistant Headteacher

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Grove Primary School in Wigan, Greater Manchester, is recruiting two Assistant Headteachers to join our energetic, passionate team. We seek leaders with a proven school track record in supporting pupils with behaviour that can be challenging and with experience in specialist provision.

We embrace strong attachment and trauma‑informed practices as the basis for our work and expect applicants to develop these approaches further across the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools with SEMH needs and specialist provision.
• Proven track record in supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Background in leading and developing school provision for vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as Assistant Headteacher to support SEMH pupils.
• Develop and embed attachment and trauma‑informed practices across the school.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher and Governors to raise attainment and wellbeing.

Skills

SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

Behaviour management

Leadership experience

Job description

Willow Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 8XF

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

30/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to recruit 2 highly motivated, energetic and passionate Assistant Headteachers to join our school.

At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced teachers and leaders with a proven record in school for supporting children with behaviour that can be challenging, or a teacher with a background in specialist provision.

Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.

Please refer to the job descriptions for more information on the roles.

What the school offers its staff Please see greater.jobs advertisement for more information about what Willow Grove Primary School offers.

Further details about the role Applicants are encouraged to visit school on one of the following group visit sessions: 17th September - 8am 22nd September - 3.30pm 24th September - 8am You must book a place by emailing [e-mail] Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email [e-mail].

Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.