Aspiring Deputy Head | AP Leadership Training Blackpool

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a resilient Lead Teacher in Blackpool to join an exceptional team. You will embark on a structured Deputy Headteacher Training Programme with direct mentorship and professional development. The role offers a clear pathway to senior leadership, focusing on vulnerable secondary pupils facing significant social and emotional challenges. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to operational leadership and student welfare, making a profound impact in the local community.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily timetable management.
• Lead curriculum differentiation for students.
• Implement strategies for managing behaviour and welfare.

Job description

Accelerate your leadership career and champion change in Blackpool!

Our specialist Alternative Provision (AP) in Blackpool is recruiting an exceptional and resilient Lead Teacher to embark on a structured Deputy Headteacher Training Programme , commencing January 2026 (or sooner).

This unique and highly rewarding role offers a clear pathway into senior leadership, making a profound impact in the local community. You will receive direct mentorship and targeted professional development to prepare you for the strategic and operational demands of a Deputy Headteacher within a complex needs setting. We support vulnerable secondary pupils (KS3-KS4) facing significant Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) and behavioural barriers.

The Opportunity : Growth & Impact

Bespoke Mentorship : Receive specialised leadership training and direct coaching from the Headteacher, focusing on AP strategy, local safeguarding issues, finance, and therapeutic approaches.

Operational Leadership : Take immediate ownership of key operational areas, including daily timetable management, curriculum differentiation, and leading data tracking for SEND / SEMH outcomes.

Behaviour & Welfare : Lead the implementation of positiv...