Deputy Headteacher (Associate Headteacher)

Hollingworth Academy; Rochdale; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join their World Class school. This role offers a unique opportunity for a talented leader to make a significant impact on student outcomes and staff development. With a commitment to inclusivity and wellbeing, the academy provides a supportive environment where innovation thrives. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of the academy, supported by a bespoke development programme aimed at preparing them for headship. If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free access to onsite gym

Free Simply Health membership

20 additional PPA hours per year

Time off for family events

Opportunity for free lunches

Qualifications

• Experienced school leader with a clear strategic vision.
• Proven ability to support and develop staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the headteacher to deliver the strategic vision.
• Support the achievement of outstanding outcomes for students.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Vision

Staff Development

Innovative Thinking

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

Would you like to work in a World Class school?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Deputy Headteacher (Associate Headteacher) who will be the sole deputy at the academy.

We are looking for a talented leader who has aspiration and the capability to progress as the academy and Trust will provide the experience necessary for headship.This is a great career opportunity, and you will be supported with a bespoke development programme to prepare you for headship.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, proactive and innovative school leader, with a clear strategic vision and the ability to support and develop staff and students.They will work closely with the headteacher to deliver the strategic vision for Hollingworth Academy.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join a successful academy that combines management freedom for effective leaders with strong central support from our Trust that encourages collaboration for success.

We are looking for a leader who will use their energy and vision to make a real impact; to support the achievement of outstanding outcomes for our students and staff, as well as ensuring that the academy continues to develop its current standards and achievements – both academically and pastorally.

Why Choose Hollingworth Academy?

• Hollingworth Academy is a highly inclusive school with a World Class vision.We have a talented and highly committed staff, supportive governors and amazing students.
• Voted ‘Most Inspirational School in Rochdale’ in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with ‘World Class Schools’ status.
• Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley – all within 40 minutes or less.
• We value our staff and place ‘World Class Wellbeing’ at the heart of what we do.
• We provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.
• Free access to our onsite gym.
• Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check-ups, physiotherapy, opticians, and GP appointments.
• 20 additional PPA hours per year beyond government guidelines.
• Opportunity for free lunches available.
• Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our students are ‘proud to attend this school’ and ‘can learn in lessons without disruption’.With a ‘behaviour system which allows leaders to respond to any uncommon instances of students’ poor behaviour rapidly’.

This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we enter into the next phase of our growth.Hollingworth Learning Trust currently has three academies: Hollingworth Academy, Newhouse Academy and Heap Bridge Primary School.Hollingworth Learning Trust’s core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children.Its role as a sponsor of our schools is to provide the support, challenge, expertise and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education.

To find out more about our academy and the Trust, please read the applicant pack attached.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the academy and opportunities to do this will be available on the following dates and times:

Thursday 8th May 2025 at 9.00 am

Tuesday 13th May 2025 at 2.30pm

Alternative dates and times may be available should these not be convenient.

To enquire about visits and make an appointment, please email Mrs M Smith, PA to the Headteacher on [e-mail] .

Start date:September 2025

Salary:Leadership scale 25 -29

Closing date:Friday 16th May 2025 at 9:00am

Interviews:Day 1 - Tuesday 20th May 2025

Day 2 - Wednesday 21st May 2025.

You will find more information about the academy, the Trust and the role in the applicant pack attached.

To apply for this position, please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to: [e-mail] by the closing date.

Hollingworth Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure and all other pre-employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment practices.

Hollingworth Academy operates a Smoke Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building which is wholly owned, leased, or operated and occupied by the academy.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.