Headteacher - Oswaldtwistle School
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 3DA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d6719a5a-e1cd-403c-acb5-5ff9b629a0b0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified Teacher Status
Degree
Evidence of recent and appropriate professional devlopement for role of Headteacher (for a first-time head) or evidence of ongoing leadership and management professional devlopment (if a serving head)
Upto date safeguarding training and knowledge of legislation
Successful leadership as a Headteacher/Deputy/Assistant Head in mainstream secondary or in a PRU, special or Alternative Provision
Evidence of successfully leading school improvement
Evidence of the application of strategies to review, evaluate and improve teaching and learning
Evidence of leading curriculum development
Experience of monitoring staff performance
The ability to provide support and advice to the Governing Board to enable it to meet its responsibilites
To have had experience of guiding, mentoring or training individuals or teams
Maintains good awareness of current national education policy and strategy - in particular Alternative Provision and SEND
Proven excellence in teaching pupils in a Secondary Phase or to have taught successully in mainstream secondary, PRU or Alternative Provision setting
To have working and current knowledge and understanding of both Key Stages in secondary phase
Can effectively analyse school data and identify appropiate actions which form the school improvement plan
Committment to ensuring inclusion and addressing diversity positively
Sound understanding of how children learn, how teachers can best teach and how to raise achievements
Strong behaviour management skills
An ability to communicate effectively, both orally, writing, with a range of audiences
Leader of learning, demonstrating, promoting and encouraging excellent classroom practices
Committment to professional development for all staff and self
Good committment to sustaining regular attendance at work
Able to assess and balance risks and opportunities
Ability to engage and work collaboratively with parents, carers, school community and wider partners
Ability to plan, priortise and organise self and others
A passion for achieving the very best outcomes for all children
A clear vision for an innovative, progressive and forward-thinking school.
The ability to communicate the clear vision for the school to all people
The capacity to provide inspirational, enthusiastic and innovative educational leadership
A caring and considerate attitude towards children, which values each child's potential and recognises each child as an individual.
Flexibility, initiative and personal responsibility to maintain a positive attitude in the face of a challenging and demanding job
An ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide and diverse range of people including pupils, parents, Governors, colleagues, other professionals and wider community
The ability to inspire confidence
Excellent interpersonal skills.
The ability to perform effectively under pressure
The ability to build, create and then communicate a clear vision for the school
Think analytically and creatively and demonstrate initiative in solving problems
Be aware of their own strengths and areas for development and listen to, and reflect constructively and act upon as appropriate, feedback from others
Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people.
Has up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and protection of children and young people
Will co-operate and work with relevant agencies to protect young people
Positive recommendation from all referees, including current employer
What the school offers its staff
Professional developmentEmployee Assist Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Qualified Teacher Status
Degree
Evidence of recent and appropriate professional devlopement for role of Headteacher (for a first-time head) or evidence of ongoing leadership and management professional devlopment (if a serving head)
Upto date safeguarding training and knowledge of legislation
Successful leadership as a Headteacher/Deputy/Assistant Head in mainstream secondary or in a PRU, special or Alternative Provision
Evidence of successfully leading school improvement
Evidence of the application of strategies to review, evaluate and improve teaching and learning
Evidence of leading curriculum development
Experience of monitoring staff performance
The ability to provide support and advice to the Governing Board to enable it to meet its responsibilites
To have had experience of guiding, mentoring or training individuals or teams
Maintains good awareness of current national education policy and strategy - in particular Alternative Provision and SEND
Proven excellence in teaching pupils in a Secondary Phase or to have taught successully in mainstream secondary, PRU or Alternative Provision setting
To have working and current knowledge and understanding of both Key Stages in secondary phase
Can effectively analyse school data and identify appropiate actions which form the school improvement plan
Committment to ensuring inclusion and addressing diversity positively
Sound understanding of how children learn, how teachers can best teach and how to raise achievements
Strong behaviour management skills
An ability to communicate effectively, both orally, writing, with a range of audiences
Leader of learning, demonstrating, promoting and encouraging excellent classroom practices
Committment to professional development for all staff and self
Good committment to sustaining regular attendance at work
Able to assess and balance risks and opportunities
Ability to engage and work collaboratively with parents, carers, school community and wider partners
Ability to plan, priortise and organise self and others
A passion for achieving the very best outcomes for all children
A clear vision for an innovative, progressive and forward-thinking school.
The ability to communicate the clear vision for the school to all people
The capacity to provide inspirational, enthusiastic and innovative educational leadership
A caring and considerate attitude towards children, which values each child's potential and recognises each child as an individual.
Flexibility, initiative and personal responsibility to maintain a positive attitude in the face of a challenging and demanding job
An ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide and diverse range of people including pupils, parents, Governors, colleagues, other professionals and wider community
The ability to inspire confidence
Excellent interpersonal skills.
The ability to perform effectively under pressure
The ability to build, create and then communicate a clear vision for the school
Think analytically and creatively and demonstrate initiative in solving problems
Be aware of their own strengths and areas for development and listen to, and reflect constructively and act upon as appropriate, feedback from others
Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people.
Has up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and protection of children and young people
Will co-operate and work with relevant agencies to protect young people
Positive recommendation from all referees, including current employer
What the school offers its staff
Professional developmentEmployee Assist Programme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.