Overview
Headteacher – The Holden School, Leigh, WN7 4SB
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum dependent on experience. Hours: Monday to Friday. Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only. Start Date: January 2026. UK Applicants only.
We are part of Outcomes First Group and are adopting the 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, offering full-time pay while working one day less each week (or equivalent hours). Now is the perfect time to join #teamOFG.
Responsibilities
As Headteacher, you will promote a relentless focus on the quality of education and delivery of a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of pupils and young people, with the aim of delivering positive outcomes. You will join a high-achieving company and executive team, lead your own outstanding school, and positively impact the lives of many young people. You will focus on developing self-esteem and wellbeing, as well as academic performance and development.
Who we are looking for
You will exercise dynamic leadership of the School and ensure the full development of the vision for the service, its promotion and continuous improvement. You will create and maintain a Centre of Excellence in the education of our students. You will create a shared vision and strategic plan inspiring pupils, staff and the wider school community, with values that are inclusive of stakeholders.
You will work in collaboration with other senior managers to provide a complete service and to grow the wider services offered by the Centre to encourage an increase in referrals.
* At least three years experience as a senior leader in a specialist school
* Qualified Teacher Status or Equivalent
* Willingness to extend personal and professional development
* Ability to lead and provide a clear vision
* Appreciation and understanding that leadership and management of a school encompasses processes contributing to pupil outcomes, staff motivation, safeguarding, pupil intake, cost management, regulatory compliance and growth plans
About Us
The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 5 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums supported by our Class Teams, Pastoral Team and Therapists. We strive to nurture aspiration, progress academically and socially, and build confidence in our students and the wider community.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in delivering measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place pupil outcomes and vulnerable young people at the heart of our work. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks, and fully enhanced DBS checks apply.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters with access to a range of mental health support services and health checks
Additionally, a Market-leading Benefits Platform (Vista) lets you tailor your package, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and DBS clearance where applicable.
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