Assistant Headteacher

Willow Grove Primary School

Willow Grove

Ashton in Makerfield

WN4 8XF

Salary: Leadership Scale 2 - 6, £53,069 - £58,569 per annum.

23.33 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Required as soon as possible

2 vacancies:

Assistant Headteacher Behaviour, Inclusion & Attendance

Assistant Headteacher Curriculum, Teaching & Achievement

Please indicate in your application which role you would like to apply for.

The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to recruit 2 highly motivated, energetic and passionate Assistant Headteachers to join our school. At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH).

This is a tremendous opportunity for experienced teachers and leaders with a proven record in school for supporting children with behaviour that can be challenging, or a teacher with a background in specialist provision. Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.

Please refer to the job descriptions for more information on the roles.

Applicants are encouraged to visit school on one of the following group visit sessions:

17th September 8:00am

22nd September 3:30pm

24th September 8:00am

You must book a place by emailing enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk

Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS plus child barred list check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: 13^th & 14^th October 2026

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