Headteacher
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9NA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0c9b6826-c21a-4233-9fc6-c339705ec211 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Role:Head Teacher
Location:Waterloo Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9NA
Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirationalHeadteacherto lead our team atWaterloo Primary Schoolin Ashton-under-Lyne. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to make a significant difference within our Trust and the wider school community.
Who We Are
As a group of schools, Prestolee Trust has a shared vision. We act as one organisation and bring context to individual needs. Our schools are geographically close and yet serve diverse communities. The vision describes the future that speaks to that community.
The vision for Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is that our children are prepared for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain. This means children have access to a broad rich curriculum offer with a wide range of activities. We believe in an inherently strong core of English and Mathematics, together with strong specific academic foundation subjects focused on knowledge and skills.
We strive for excellence in quality-first teaching. Career progression opportunities and development of knowledge and skills through CPD, networks and other professional programmes and training are key to our success. Our trust is relentlessly focused on improvement; in self, in others and in the organisation.
About You
We are looking for a person who has:
• Proven record of successful headship or senior leadership in a primary school
• Experience of effective budget management and resource deployment
• Evidence of improving outcomes, raising attainment, and closing attainment gaps
• Experience of school self-evaluation, strategic planning, and school improvement
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and inspire staff effectively
• Strong understanding of high-quality teaching, learning, and curriculum leadership
• Ability to design and deliver a broad, coherent primary curriculum
• Effective use of assessment to support pupil progress
• Experience of working with governors, parents, and external agencies
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, safer recruitment, and safeguarding culture
Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026 at 6pm
Interview/observation: 21st & 22nd April 2026
Start date: September 2026
What the school offers its staff
Our Offer
• A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools with a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning
• Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings
• Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust
• A committed Trust and School leadership, and committed multi-school teams
• Well-motivated pupils
• A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all
• Discounted gym membership at The Gym Group
• Free flu vaccination programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services and a statutory Pre-Employment Health Check. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Role:Head Teacher
Location:Waterloo Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 9NA
Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirationalHeadteacherto lead our team atWaterloo Primary Schoolin Ashton-under-Lyne. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to make a significant difference within our Trust and the wider school community.
Who We Are
As a group of schools, Prestolee Trust has a shared vision. We act as one organisation and bring context to individual needs. Our schools are geographically close and yet serve diverse communities. The vision describes the future that speaks to that community.
The vision for Prestolee Multi Academy Trust is that our children are prepared for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain. This means children have access to a broad rich curriculum offer with a wide range of activities. We believe in an inherently strong core of English and Mathematics, together with strong specific academic foundation subjects focused on knowledge and skills.
We strive for excellence in quality-first teaching. Career progression opportunities and development of knowledge and skills through CPD, networks and other professional programmes and training are key to our success. Our trust is relentlessly focused on improvement; in self, in others and in the organisation.
About You
We are looking for a person who has:
• Proven record of successful headship or senior leadership in a primary school
• Experience of effective budget management and resource deployment
• Evidence of improving outcomes, raising attainment, and closing attainment gaps
• Experience of school self-evaluation, strategic planning, and school improvement
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and inspire staff effectively
• Strong understanding of high-quality teaching, learning, and curriculum leadership
• Ability to design and deliver a broad, coherent primary curriculum
• Effective use of assessment to support pupil progress
• Experience of working with governors, parents, and external agencies
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, safer recruitment, and safeguarding culture
Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026 at 6pm
Interview/observation: 21st & 22nd April 2026
Start date: September 2026
What the school offers its staff
Our Offer
• A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools with a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning
• Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings
• Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust
• A committed Trust and School leadership, and committed multi-school teams
• Well-motivated pupils
• A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and career development for all
• Discounted gym membership at The Gym Group
• Free flu vaccination programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services and a statutory Pre-Employment Health Check. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.