Assistant Head of Site - Curriculum & Assessment at New Bridge College
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 3PH |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | c5481f75-f3b9-4158-aa49-2e5d230372ed |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are particularly interested in applicants with experience of working with young people with a range of SEND ranging from ASD, ADHD, MLD, OCD and SEMH. Due to the complex nature of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in supporting our young people to achieve and succeed. The successful candidate will:
§ Be an inspiring, values led leader with exceptional communication skills and the ability to build, motivate and develop high performing curriculum teams.
§ Have experience of working with young people to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development.
§ Possess a genuine appreciation of the potential barriers to a student’s learning, and sensitivity towards their circumstances and life experiences.
§ Have high expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential.
§ Demonstrate a strong track record of curriculum leadership and measurable impact.
§ Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning. Particularly, English.
§ Bring expertise in assessment, monitoring, tracking and intervention.
§ Inspire colleagues through innovative practice and a commitment to professional growth.
§ Champion a culture of high ambition, preparing students to become confident, compassionate and resilient.
§ Contribute to the creation and implementation of strategic plans which identify priorities and targets for ensuring that students achieve high standards and make excellent progress towards their destinations and securing College development.
§ Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets the College sets and monitor the progress towards meeting them.
§ Support the evaluation of the effectiveness of related developments and analyse their impact on student performance and progress.
§ Collect and use a rich set of data to understand the strengths and areas for development of the College.
§ Combine the outcomes of regular self-review/assessment and evaluations to enhance and further develop the College.
Your continued development will be a priority and you will receive excellent support and advice from a talented team of colleagues who will invest in your professional learning. You must be confident, approachable and have the skills to work collaboratively, build effective teams and also to be a present and visible leader who leads by example. Above all, you will share the Trust’s vision of ‘Creating Meaningful Futures’ for its students and ensuring they are safe and happy.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the job specification.
Although based initially at the New Bridge College, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.
What the school offers its staff
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the senior leadership team of a thriving SEND post-16 College at a pivotal moment in its development. Our Trustees are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Head – Curriculum and Assessment who is ready to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of the students who attend New Bridge College.
We are looking for a visionary, energetic and highly motivated leader, someone who combines creativity with strategic thinking, and who is driven by a deep commitment to educational excellence and embodies our inclusive values. In addition, we are looking for someone who has a proven record of curriculum impact, and instinctively takes collective responsibility for the success of every student and every colleague. Someone who never walks past an opportunity to improve, who uses their influence courageously, and who leads with integrity, compassion and ambition.
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.
We are particularly interested in applicants with experience of working with young people with a range of SEND ranging from ASD, ADHD, MLD, OCD and SEMH. Due to the complex nature of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in supporting our young people to achieve and succeed. The successful candidate will:
§ Be an inspiring, values led leader with exceptional communication skills and the ability to build, motivate and develop high performing curriculum teams.
§ Have experience of working with young people to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development.
§ Possess a genuine appreciation of the potential barriers to a student’s learning, and sensitivity towards their circumstances and life experiences.
§ Have high expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential.
§ Demonstrate a strong track record of curriculum leadership and measurable impact.
§ Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning. Particularly, English.
§ Bring expertise in assessment, monitoring, tracking and intervention.
§ Inspire colleagues through innovative practice and a commitment to professional growth.
§ Champion a culture of high ambition, preparing students to become confident, compassionate and resilient.
§ Contribute to the creation and implementation of strategic plans which identify priorities and targets for ensuring that students achieve high standards and make excellent progress towards their destinations and securing College development.
§ Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets the College sets and monitor the progress towards meeting them.
§ Support the evaluation of the effectiveness of related developments and analyse their impact on student performance and progress.
§ Collect and use a rich set of data to understand the strengths and areas for development of the College.
§ Combine the outcomes of regular self-review/assessment and evaluations to enhance and further develop the College.
Your continued development will be a priority and you will receive excellent support and advice from a talented team of colleagues who will invest in your professional learning. You must be confident, approachable and have the skills to work collaboratively, build effective teams and also to be a present and visible leader who leads by example. Above all, you will share the Trust’s vision of ‘Creating Meaningful Futures’ for its students and ensuring they are safe and happy.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the job specification.
Although based initially at the New Bridge College, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.
What the school offers its staff
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the senior leadership team of a thriving SEND post-16 College at a pivotal moment in its development. Our Trustees are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Head – Curriculum and Assessment who is ready to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of the students who attend New Bridge College.
We are looking for a visionary, energetic and highly motivated leader, someone who combines creativity with strategic thinking, and who is driven by a deep commitment to educational excellence and embodies our inclusive values. In addition, we are looking for someone who has a proven record of curriculum impact, and instinctively takes collective responsibility for the success of every student and every colleague. Someone who never walks past an opportunity to improve, who uses their influence courageously, and who leads with integrity, compassion and ambition.
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.