Head Teacher Firwood Special School Posted Expires

HEADTEACHER

Woodbridge Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to lead our passionate and hardworking team at Firwood High School. Firwood High School is Bolton's provision for students aged 11-19 years with severe and profound learning difficulties. The school caters for a range of pupils including those with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Autism.

Our school mission statement is ‘Learning without Limits’ and every day we strive to positively challenge our young people to engage with learning that offers them the opportunity to make choices, communicate in their preferred style, be heard, learn new skills and be proud of themselves.

Firwood is a growing school, currently operating across two sites with a new sixth form build in the planning stages.

We are seeking a leader who will embrace our inclusive and nurturing approach, supporting every child to reach their full potential while maintaining the high standards we are proud of. The successful candidate will set ambitious standards for staff and pupils, leading with clarity and moral purpose. This role presents an exciting opportunity to demonstrate inspirational leadership, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that Firwood School continues to thrive as a place where every pupil and staff member can be the very best they can be.

If you are a values driven, strategic and innovative leader with SEND knowledge then we want to hear from you.

• A challenging yet rewarding working environment
• Professional development to support you in your career
• Hardworking, dedicated, professional and enthusiastic staff
• The benefits of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust
• Supportive leadership and real opportunities to develop
• A genuinely happy and caring place to work
• High standard facilities

Contract:

Full Time

Start Date:

September 2026
Salary: £93,423 - £107,131

Further details and how to apply can be found via the following link:
Headteacher at Firwood High School, Bolton, Lancashire | My New Term

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Alison Brennan on to arrange a visit on one of the following dates:

• Tuesday, 13th January 2026
• Friday, 23rd January 2026
• Thursday, 29th January 2026

Closing date:
Midnight on Sunday, 1st February 2026
Shortlisting: w/c 2nd February 2026
Assessment Centre and Interview:
Wednesday, 11th February 2026

Woodbridge Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or any information that would make them unsuitable to work with children, we will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online. References will be sought prior to interview.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barred List check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, and Teacher Prohibition check where appropriate.

All offers of appointment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks as specified in KCSIE 2025.

The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Thank you for your interest and we welcome your application.