Assistant Headteacher

Grade: Teacher Leadership

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £54,394 - £60,145

Interview Date: Friday 22^nd May 2026

Are you ready to help shape the future of Crossgates Primary School?

We are an ambitious, inclusive school community looking for an inspirational leader to join our Senior Leadership team. Whether you are an experienced AHT or a Middle leader ready for your first senior step, we want someone who is a’ teacher first’ someone who leads by example and believes that every child regardless of their starting point, can thrive.

Why join us?

• Innovation: We aren’t afraid to try new things, and we can consider ourselves to be a forward-thinking school. Our curriculum is bespoke to the needs of our children.
• Culture: A staff that laughs together, works hard and supports each other
• Professional growth: We invest in our leaders; ongoing access to quality professional learning is at the heart of our offer

The Role:

You will play a pivotal role in our school’s journey. The successful candidate will have a class responsibility, and their leadership time will focus on school improvement and be negotiated on appointment.

Closing date: Thursday 14^th of May 2026

Lesson Observations: (in your current setting where possible) Tuesday 19^th of May 2026

Interview date: Friday 22^nd of May 2026

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@crossgates.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Thursday 14^th of May 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.