Deputy Headteacher

JR United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent specialist school is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to lead and manage effectively, ensuring outstanding outcomes for all pupils. This role offers the chance to shape educational strategies while benefiting from a supportive working environment and a generous benefits package, including participation in the 4-Day Working Week trial.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with pupils with Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or challenging behaviours.
• Experience of teaching pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and management of the school.
• Ensure outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
• Comply with safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Safeguarding

Curriculum coordination

Behavior support strategies

Education for special needs

Education

Degree and QTS

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Deputy Headteacher

Location: The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB

Salary: Up to £55,700.00 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (plus occasional days as necessary)

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our close-knit team at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

The Deputy Headteacher will provide effective leadership and management of the school that ensures the school meets its aims and objectives and operates within the overall strategy and guidelines. Key objectives of the role include achieving outstanding outcomes for Children and Young People that reflect their needs, abilities, and aptitudes, and maintaining a safe environment that protects their welfare and that of staff.

Effective strategic and operational planning, including self-evaluation, school improvement, and delivery with a shared vision, aligning with the overall organisation strategy, inspiring and motivating students, staff, and the school community.

Meeting all statutory requirements as defined by the DfE, Ofsted, and other external bodies, and achieving the highest inspection ratings. Leading a motivated staff group committed to excellence and ongoing professional development, and ensuring the commercial success of the school through occupancy, cost management, and growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• To comply with safeguarding procedures as detailed by the local safeguarding board
• To participate in the assessment of referrals
• To act as curriculum coordinator and manager across the school
• To lead positive behaviour support strategies
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including education, residential care, and clinical staff
• To monitor student progress and achievement of targets
• Relevant experience with pupils with Autistic Spectrum Condition and/or challenging behaviours
• Experience of teaching pupils with complex needs
• Staff management experience
• Effective budget management and cost control
• Degree and QTS

About Us

The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged 5 to 16 with diverse needs in Lancashire, Manchester, and surrounding areas. Our team works together to ensure successful outcomes, providing a therapeutic, trauma-informed education with individualized curricula supported by dedicated staff and therapists.

We focus on nurturing aspirations, building confidence, and fostering social and academic progress. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in innovative approaches to education, consistently recognized as a 'Great Place to Work.'

Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional benefits package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Access to mental health and physical health support services

Additional benefits through Vista include:

• A range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.