Headteacher

Location: Caldershaw Primary School, Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL12 7QL

Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Leadership Scale LS15 – LS21 (£73,105 – £84,699)

Altus Education Partnership is seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to become the next Headteacher of Caldershaw Primary School — one of the most highly regarded and oversubscribed primary schools in Greater Manchester.

This is a rare opportunity to lead an Ofsted Outstanding primary school with a long-established reputation for excellence, high academic standards and exceptional pastoral care. Caldershaw Primary School combines high expectations with warmth, ambition with inclusivity, and outstanding outcomes with a genuine commitment to developing the whole child.

The successful candidate will lead a dedicated and highly skilled staff team, working closely with governors, families and the wider Trust to build on the school’s exceptional succ...