Head Teacher

Head Teacher

Leadership range L31-37  

Required for January 2025

The Pupils, Governors and Staff of North Ridge seek to appoint an outstanding dynamic, hard working individual to this post who will live up to our school motto of “do your best”. You will be able to embrace both the strengths of the school currently and rise to the challenges of the future, bringing drive and ambition and providing the highest standard of leadership.

We are looking for a Head Teacher who will:

• Determine and deliver the school strategy
• Give the highest priority to the quality of education at North Ridge
• Have the vision, passion and enthusiasm to motivate and inspire pupils and staff to reach their full potential
• Ensure that pupils benefit from the highest standard of teaching, to prepare them for adulthood in an ever-changing world
• Promote effective engagement with parents and the wider community
• Provide the highest levels of support for staff well-being and in their professional development
• Have a strong undertsanding of meeting the needs of pupils with SEN.
• Lead on Safeguarding accross the whole school community

In exchange we offer:

• A 200 place Specialist High school co located with a mainstream High School. Please note we are a standalone community school
• A separate sixth form provision located locally with a café, shop, allotment, catering and pre supported internship programme at the local hospital
• A dedicated leadership team
• An active and committed Governing Board
• A school which has an “outstanding” Ofsted rating
• Positive links with the Local Authority
• Competitive Salary
• A school in a strong and sustainable financial situation
• A school where pupils are happy and welcoming and love to learn

The pupil of North Ridge High School have made a introductory video for all prospective candidates to review: Student Council for New Headteacher.mp4

The Governors of the school are committed to Safeguarding and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and enhanced DBS clearance is required and the children’s Barred List will be checked. North Ridge High School’s Safeguarding Policy can be found here: www.northridge.manchester.sch.uk/student-page/safeguarding/ .

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0161 553 0200 to arrange a visit.

The school website can be found at: www.northridge.manchester.sch.uk

If you think you have the experience and knowledge to fulfil this role then please submit an application to: HR@northridge.manchester.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Noon 16th September 2024

Interviews: 25th & 26th September 2024