Deputy Headteacher

inploi; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to enhance school improvement priorities and oversee pastoral provisions. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience and a strong commitment to safeguarding. This role offers extensive professional development and the opportunity to shape the educational future of students while being part of an inclusive community that values aspirations and achievement.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing practices.
• Ability to drive whole-school development and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives for school improvement.
• Promote student wellbeing and manage pastoral care.
• Collaborate with other leaders across the trust.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Safeguarding

Pastoral care

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant leadership training

Job description

We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team at Hazel Wood High School, part of Oak Learning Partnership. Working closely with the Headteacher and wider team, you will play a key role in shaping school improvement priorities, raising standards, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for every child.

This role is ideal for a proven leader who is ready to take on significant strategic responsibilities and drive whole‑school development in all areas of pastoral provision, including safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and student wellbeing. You’ll also be an integral part of the wider leadership network across our Trust, contributing to system leadership and benefiting from high‑quality professional development.

Why join Hazel Wood High School

Hazel Wood is a truly inclusive and diverse community that fosters mutual respect, responsibility, and aspiration. Our highly motivated staff, in partnership with students, parents, and governors, work hard to ensure all students achieve their best outcomes academically and pastorally. By offering opportunities to excel, we aim to equip students to reach their full potential, fulfil their ambitions, and make a positive difference with pride and respect.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Our Employee Benefits

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and an easy‑to‑use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face‑to‑Face counselling service.

Application

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate. Please contact 0161 797 6543 or [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.

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Supporting Documents

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