CEIAG

SAMpeople; Bolton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Wellbeing support

EDI training

Leave entitlement 25 days

Job summary

Canon Slade School in Bolton is seeking a passionate senior leader or deputy headteacher to drive change and uphold high standards across KS3-5. You will work within The Bishop Fraser Trust, collaborating with partner high schools to share best practice and build on progress.

The post offers CPD, clear career progression and a supportive environment with generous benefits. The role requires a strong leadership presence and the ability to engage pupils, parents and staff effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils aged 11–16 in an educational setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and willingness to work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to support students in KS3-5 to identify career development needs and pathways.
• Organise work experience and work-related learning programmes for KS4/KS5 to raise aspiration and achievement.
• Ensure the Academy meets CEIAG statutory duties.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Rapport building

Motivation

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 5

FIXED TERM CONTRACT – MAT COVER

REQUIRED ASAP

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of approximately 1,800 students (Including sixth form). With our rich heritage, emphasis on the development of the whole child alongside academic excellence, our students rightfully progress onto world‑class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to provide excellent education that enables students to flourish and fulfil their individual potential, so that they are ready to serve and enjoy ‘life in all its fullness.

This is a unique opportunity for an existing senior leader or deputy headteacher (who can establish and maintain a high standards culture) to drive change and further success across three key stages at one of Bolton’s largest state‑funded educational providers.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School: sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Shows an understanding of special educational needs within a school setting (including autistic spectrum, learning difficulties, behavioural and emotional difficulties).
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

To provide advice and guidance to support students throughout KS3-5 to identify explore their career development needs and associated educational pathways.

To organise effective work experience and work‑related learning programmes for both KS4 and KS5, to motivate students, help raise their aspirational and hence raise achievement.

To ensure the Academy meets its statutory duties in relation to CEIAG

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject‑specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year‑round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 20th November 2026 @ 9.00am

At The Bishop Fraser Trust, we aim to recruit outstanding people who have the right attitude.

For our part, we will provide excellent development opportunities, leadership training and the time to develop all of this so that you can be the best you can be.

Canon Slade School

Emily Andrews

[e-mail]

Bradshaw Brow

Bradshaw

Bolton

Lancashire

BL2 3BP