Assistant Headteacher
Lostock Primary School · Bolton, North West
Assistant Headteacher at Lostock Primary School, based in Bolton, North West, paying £53,586 - £59,137 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £53,586 - £59,137 per annum
- Location
- Bolton, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 hours ago
- Closes
- 8 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Teacher
About 31% above the going rate for teacher
Reference 0ea26f67c4960e695e0ee4a04c8600bfc59b7ba6
About the role
Lostock Primary School
Assistant Headteacher
Salary: Leadership points 1 - 5 (£53,586 - £59,137)
Required for: January 2027
We wish to appoint a highly motivated, inspiring and enthusiastic teacher to work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team, to provide strategic direction and development of teaching and learning across the school.
If appointed, you will be responsible and accountable for the following areas:
- Year 1-3 Phase Leader (including assessment and transition)
- - Personalised Learning Leader/SENDCo
- o Early Help
- o SEND
- o CLA
- o Boys / Girls
- o PPG
- o EAL / INA
- o Healthcare Plans (medical conditions)
- - DDSL
- - Subject Leader
- - Behaviour
- - Class teacher
You will ensure that the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning is maintained. You will also be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be a talented and innovative classroom practitioner and be able to demonstrate experience of strong leadership and management within a primary school with a commitment to high expectations and high standards.
The interview day will comprise of two stages:
(1) Lesson observation (further shortlisting will then take place)
(2) Formal interview and unseen presentation for successful candidates
Lostock Primary School is part of Leverhulme Trust. We believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.
A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Leverhulme Trust website. To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form.
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 8th October 2026Observation date: Thursday 15th October 2026Interview/presentation date: Friday 16th October 2026The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applic
Reference: 0ea26f67c4960e695e0ee4a04c8600bfc59b7ba6 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 8 Oct 2026 · Listed via Lostock Primary School
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