Headteacher

 

HEADTEACHER: competitive salary based on experience
PERMANENT POSITION: Teacher Pay & Conditions
COMMENCEMENT September 2025

The Bridge School is a Key Stage 3 and 4 Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) located in Halton, dedicated to supporting students, families, and schools across the region. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where students can overcome emotional and behavioural barriers to learning, achieve qualifications, and grow as individuals and community members.

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Headteacher to lead The Bridge School. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a passion for inclusive education and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Provide strategic leadership and direction to the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement.
•    Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment that promotes the well-being and personal development of all students.
•    Work collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and external agencies to address the unique challenges faced by our students.
•    Develop and implement innovative strategies to improve student outcomes and address emotional and behavioural barriers to learning.
•    Ensure the school meets all statutory requirements and maintains a strong focus on safeguarding and child protection.

What We Are Looking For:
•    A proven track record of successful leadership in an educational setting, possibly within a PRU or similar environment.
•    Strong understanding of the challenges faced by students with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
•    Ability to develop and implement effective strategies to improve student outcomes and address contextual challenges.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and external partners.
•    Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Why Join Us:
•    Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people and their families.
•    Supportive and collaborative working environment.
•    Professional development opportunities to enhance your leadership skills.
•    Competitive salary and benefits package.
For more information about The Bridge School, please visit our website at Bridge School or call the school to schedule an informal discussion with the Director for Education, Inclusion and Provision

 

When competing your application, please outline your suitability for this post.

You should note that, if successful you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check or Enhanced DBS Check for Regulated Activity (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This is an equal opportunities organisation which welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

 

If you are successfully shortlisted , please note as part of the short-listing process schools and colleges will carry out a basic online search using the search engine 'google' as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates (KCSIE 22).