Ridgewood Community High School
Lancashire
£61,534 - £67,898 per year
Salary:
Leadership scale: L8 - L12
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
10 October 2025
Job overview
Ridgewood Community High School Generic Secondary Special school for approximately 200 pupils aged 11-19, co-located with a mainstream Secondary School.
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: Leadership scale: L8 to L12
Contract term: Permanent
We are looking for a multi-talented Assistant Headteacher who is inspirational and reflective. Applications are invited from experienced candidates who have excellent knowledge and understanding of children with SEND and the skills to work collaboratively within our setting.
The position of Assistant Headteacher presents an exciting opportunity for a visionary, empathetic, and determined leader to work alongside our talented, professional, and caring staff in shaping the future of our school. The successful candidate will be central to our continued success, playing a pivotal role in ensuring our students thrive both academically and personally.
As a class based Assistant Headteacher, the role includes proactive support of learning and teaching, so that together with parents and other professionals we can ensure that our children secure the very best outcomes possible, linking to our School Mission – "Inspire Today, Achieve Tomorrow"
Visits to the school before application submission are encouraged. To arrange, please contact or telephone
CLOSING DATE: 12:00 Noon on Friday 10th October 2025
The interview process will take place over 2 days:
Interview Day 1: Tuesday 21st October 2025
Interview Day 2: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
To apply for this position please use the application form attached and return to
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring, background check and Childcare Disqualification Check.
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About Ridgewood Community High School
Ridgewood Community High School
Eastern Avenue, Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 2AT
United Kingdom
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