Headteacher

Are you looking for the next step in your teaching career? Would you like to help lead our ‘Excellent’ Prep School?

We are looking for an inspiring Headteacher to lead our ‘Excellent’ school in the heart of Bolton.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an intuitive and deep-thinking individual to take on the headship of Clevelands Preparatory School with the intention of driving the school forward with energy and commitment into the future. Whether an established Headteacher or a Senior Leader looking for that next step, Clevelands offers challenge and fulfilment.

About the Position

Job Title: Headteacher (Headmistress/Headmaster)

Employer: Clevelands Preparatory School

Location: 425 Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 5DH

Website: www.clevelandsprepschool.co.uk

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent

Appointment Date: From September 2025

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualities of the successful candidate

About Clevelands Preparatory School

Clevelands Preparatory School is a thriving independent day school for pupils aged 6 months to 11 years old. Rated ‘Excellent’ by the ISI in our latest report, we take our role of educating the next generation very seriously. Our pupils benefit from a broad and varied curriculum and the quality of the teaching leads to excellent academic achievement with outstanding results for children transitioning from Year Six into their secondary schools of first choice.

Clevelands Prep isn't just an outstanding place to learn, it's a great place to work too! We aim to encourage intellectual curiosity and productive learning habits in both our students and staff. 

Being part of a larger community of schools provides significant opportunities for collaboration, support and sharing of best practice.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Headteacher who has:

• The ability to lead, motivate and develop staff;
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills;
• A genuine open-mindedness and willingness to be challenged towards best practice (understanding of schools as a business);
• Sufficient commitment and energy to understand all facets of the school (and where necessary, the commitment to ‘roll up your sleeves and DO’);
• Ambition and vision for school development – a drive to perfection; and
• A passion for providing an outstanding education.

If this sounds like you, APPLY TODAY!

Once you have submitted your application, you will be sent an Application Form to complete, or you can download an Application Form from our website; www.clevelandsprepschool.co.uk/vacancies

Clevelands Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.