Deputy Headteacher

Trafford Council; Urmston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Egerton High School in Urmston, Manchester area, is seeking an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team. The post is a 1.0 FTE, permanent role with Start ASAP and Leadership Scale L10-15. Closing date 22 Nov 2026.

The Deputy will lead SEND and inclusion, EHCP implementation,Teaching & Learning, and serve as DDSL, while driving school-wide attendance and safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of SEND strategies and EHCP processes.
• Proven ability to improve teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the school.
• Lead on SEND, inclusion, and EHCP implementation.
• Oversee Teaching & Learning and safeguarding as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Strategically lead school-wide attendance and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

SEND expertise

Attendance management

Safeguarding (DSL)

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.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school on 0161 749 7094 or email [e-mail].

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