Headteacher

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	16 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Competitive
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	15 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	Wigan, WN7 1DE
Cwmni:	inploi
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	75773716

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Head Teacher

Elysium Training, Leigh
Specialist Provider of Alternative Education

The Governing Board and Director of Elysium Training are seeking to appoint an inspirational, values-led Head Teacher to provide strategic leadership across our growing alternative education provision.

This is a rewarding and influential opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young adults with SEND and SEMH needs.

About Us

Elysium Training is a Specialist Provider of Alternative Education based in the heart of Leigh. We support learners with SENDprimarily those with SEMH needswho have experienced challenges in traditional educational environments.

Our vocationally focused curriculum specialises in construction pathways, alongside Functional Skills, Careers Education and Preparation for Adulthood.

Our mission Changing Lives, Building Futures, Striving for Success is underpinned by our seven core values:

Self-Worth | Unity | Creativity | Commitment | Empathy | Safety | Stability

These values shape our culture, our relationships and our approach to learning.

About the Role

As Head Teacher, you will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development
• Lead safeguarding arrangements for children, young adults and adults at risk, working in line with KCSIE (2025), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), and the Care Act (2014)
• Drive improvement, culture and quality assurance, securing readiness for Ofsted
• Lead a committed staff team and nurture a values-led learning environment
• Strengthen partnerships with local authorities, mainstream schools, employers and specialist services
• Oversee resource planning, operational systems and long-term organisational sustainability

Full details are provided in the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from senior leaders who are:

• Experienced in alternative provision, SEMH/SEND education, school or FE settings
• Skilled in leading safeguarding for both children and young adults
• Values-driven, relational and committed to trauma-informed practice
• Strategic thinkers able to lead organisational improvement and change
• Confident in curriculum design, workforce development and partnership-building
• Motivated to shape real pathways into employment, training and adulthood

This role requires a leader who is passionate about transforming the life chances of vulnerable learners and who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

Safeguarding & Professional Conduct

All staff at Elysium play a vital role in creating a safe, stable and supportive environment.

The Head Teacher must:

• Provide strategic leadership of safeguarding culture
• Uphold compliance with KCSIE 2025, WSCP, WSAB and Prevent
• Model professional boundaries, integrity and safer working practice
• Promote professional curiosity and a culture of high accountability

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children and/or adults at risk.

Safer Recruitment Requirements

Elysium Training is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We work in full alignment with Wigan Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) and Wigan Safeguarding Adults Board (WSAB) procedures, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025), Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023), and the Care Act 2014.

All appointments are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check with Barred List information
• Verification of identity, references and full employment history
• Qualification checks
• Online and social media screening
• Completion of a 6-month probationary period

How to Apply

Please send your completed application form to:

Terri.fletcher@elysiumtraining.co.uk
Deputy Head, Elysium Training

If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Application Deadline: 17/12/25 12:00

Interview Date: TBC

Supporting Documents

↗ Application Form

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