Deputy Headteacher / Assistant Headteacher

Outcomes First Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization located in Greater Manchester is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher. This dynamic role focuses on leading an SEN school, providing authentic leadership, and ensuring high standards in a nurturing environment. The position requires collaboration with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to uphold quality and compliance. A passion for educational growth and development in pupils with diverse needs is essential. The role offers a competitive salary and aims to enhance staff work-life balance with a 4-Day Working Week trial.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in educational leadership and special educational needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Ability to create a positive and effective learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school’s approach to improving outcomes for pupils with SEN.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team on school initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to educational standards and safeguarding practices.

Job description

Job Description

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).
Assistant Headteacher
Location : The Holden School, Leigh WN7 4SB
Salary : Up to £50,000.00 per annum depending on experience (Not pro rata)
Hours : 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract : Permanent, Term Time
Start Date : January 2026
As part of our exciting continued growth, The Holden School, part of Acorn Education, is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our close-knit, passionate team.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a thriving SEN school where innovation, compassion, and ambition sit at the heart of everything we do.
This is a dynamic and rewarding leadership position for an Assistant Headteacher who is ready to bring creativity, vision, and fresh thinking to an SEN environment supporting pupils with a wide range of needs.
Working in close partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide clear, authentic leadership across the school.

You’ll help set strategic direction, uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance, and ensure our strong safeguarding culture continues to flourish&...