Head of School

The Head of School at Longdendale School will provide support, challenge, and scrutiny to the Senior Leadership Team, as well as inspire, formulate, and drive forward initiatives ensuring the very best outcomes for our students.

A full Person Specification is available in the Applicant Booklet, which you can download if you CLICK HERE.

This is an exciting opportunity to build momentum in our trajectory of school improvement that is at the heart of, and makes a real difference to, the local communities of Hollingworth, Hyde, Mottram, Tintwistle, Hadfield, Glossop and Hattersley. You will find different aspects of this role fulfilling, dependent on your existing skills and achievements. The role would suit:

A Deputy Head looking for their first Headship.
If you are looking for a school where you can make an impact and quickly improve the lives of children, thrive, succeed, and really make a difference, this is the ideal opportunity.

A Headteacher of a Studio School or smaller secondary school who wants to take the next step into leadership.
You have shown that you can deliver excellent results. Now you are looking to put what you have learned to a new challenge and a different setting with the support of a truly local Multi-Academy Trust - one where the difference you make can be seen every day– this is the ideal opportunity.

A Deputy Head, Headteacher, Principal or Head of School simply looking for a fresh challenge.
You are already leading a school, either as Deputy Head or Headteacher and you have met challenges and delivered success. Perhaps you would like to be a part of something bigger than a stand-alone Academy, with opportunities to share and grow. Perhaps you want a fresh challenge in a school where your skills and knowledge will make all the difference. Again, this would be the ideal opportunity.

We are looking for an outstanding senior leader with a strong track record of success and the vision and ambition to lead the school under the guidance, assistance and support of Melanie Wicks, the Executive Principal (Secondary) for the Stamford Park Trust’s two secondary schools. Whatever your previous experience, the Trust is committed to lifelong learning and professional development and will ensure you are provided with the Skills and Knowledge you may require on your own personal educational journey

The successful applicant will:
Possess outstanding interpersonal skills to lead, motivate and further develop a hardworking and talented staff body.

Have the character and values that align with a school focused both upon inclusivity and striving for much higher achievement and attainment.

Lead with an inspirational style, developing strong academic, co-curricular and pastoral systems,

Have the political skills to engage with stakeholders within the wider community and develop the school’s contribution to the Trust, the Borough, and the Region,

Embrace the opportunity to lead and develop a school, supported by a Trust Board that is on a journey to excellence, striving to raise standards, but also to maintain inclusivity and social mobility.

About the Benefits
Stamford Park Trust offers a number of benefits for employees including a strong investment in personal and professional development through an extensive CPD programme, free gym membership at Astley Sports Village, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), free eyes tests, access to the cycle to work scheme, a supportive occupational health offer and enhanced sick pay, free parking, tea and coffee across all academies, enhanced entitlements for long service and high street discounts.

If striving for excellence, aspiring to the best for young people and having an unwavering focus on improvement are your characteristics, we would most definitely like to hear from you.