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The Vacancy
HEADTEACHER
11-16, 1500 Pupils
Part of The Cranmer Education Trust
Permanent/Full-time
For September 2026
(January 2027 if necessary for the right person for the school)
ISR L24 – L39 (91,158 - £130,274)
The trust will match the current salary range of the successful candidate where this exceeds the advertised range
We are looking for an inspiring headteacher, a leader of people with vision and ambition, a communicator who is open and committed to collaboration, to lead Saddleworth School on its journey to becoming a high achieving, inclusive, nurturing school community.
The school has huge potential, and this is a fabulous opportunity for a determined, insightful, clear-thinking and experienced senior leader to build a brilliant school within a highly successful, supportive and collaborative trust.
Join us in our mission of ambition, excellence and community, to achieve the best for everyone, and the best from everyone.
How to apply
We only accept applications via our online portal
Applications must be received by 3.30pm on Thursday 12 March 2026
Interviews for this post will take place on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 March 2026
The Cranmer Education Trust
The Cranmer Education Trust is a successful trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
We are a growing schools trust with both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.
The Benefits
Benefits
Professional development
Strong communities
Supportive team and environment
Career average pension
Convenient work locations
Supportive wellbeing frameworks
Employee assistance programme
Safeguarding
The Cranmer Education 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 Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
For further information please refer to:
the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Trust Policies ¦ Cranmer Education Trust
The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.
Diversity
The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
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