Deputy Headteacher

Egerton High; Urmston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Egerton High School Urmston invites applications for an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This 1.0 FTE, permanent post reports to the Headteacher and sits on Leadership Scale L10-15.

The role focuses on SEND, inclusion, EHCP implementation, teaching and learning, safeguarding as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), and strategic attendance management. We are a specialist provisions school supporting pupils with SEMH needs, balancing robust academic

Qualifications

• Proven experience in school leadership and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of SEND, EHCPs, and inclusion.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Ability to lead teaching and learning and improve attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational leadership across the school.
• Drive SEND and inclusion, EHCP implementation, teaching and learning, and attendance; serve as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Support the Headteacher in school improvement and safeguarding, with a focus on pupil outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

SEND

Inclusion

EHCP

Safeguarding

Attendance

DDSL

Teaching & Learning

Job description

EGERTON HIGH SCHOOL
Kingsway Park
Urmston
Manchester
M41 7FZ
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER - Start Date: ASAP
Leadership Scale: L10-15
1.0 FTE
Permanent
Responsible to: Headteacher

Key Strategic Responsibilities: SEND EHCPs Inclusion Attendance Lead Teaching & Learning Day-to-Day Leadership Safeguarding (DSL)

Are you an ambitious, values-led leader ready to make a profound impact on the lives of young people?

Egerton High School is seeking an outstanding, visionary Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated Senior Leadership Team. We are a specialist provisions school supporting pupils with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and special educational needs. Our school balances robust academic pathways with therapeutic interventions, personal development and emotional regulation.

This pivotal role requires a dynamic leader who will work in close partnership with the Headteacher to provide highly effective strategic and operational leadership across the school. You will take the lead on critical areas including SEND and inclusion, EHCP implementation, teaching and learning, serving as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and strategically leading on school-wide attendance.

If you have a proven track record of driving school improvement, a deep understanding of SEND strategies, and the passion to transform pupil engagement and attendance, we want to hear from you.

Egerton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment and vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing date - Sunday 22 November 2026
Interview date Wednesday 2 December 2026

Supporting Documents

Trafford Schools Teaching Staff Application Form.docx

Deputy Head JDPS.pdf