Deputy Headteacher: Strategic Leadership & Inclusion

Blenheim Schools; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Blenheim Schools is seeking a Deputy Headteacher at Beech Hall School in Cheshire to lead teaching and learning, drive school improvement and ensure every student reaches their full potential across all key stages.

You will work closely with the Headteacher, shape curriculum and assessment, oversee safeguarding and wellbeing, develop staff, and foster a collaborative culture. 40 hours per week, permanent term-time only, starting January 2027. UK applicants only; sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a track record in senior leadership.
• Exceptional knowledge of teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment.
• Experience driving school improvement and raising outcomes.
• Inspires and develops colleagues through coaching and leadership.
• Uses data to monitor performance and inform decisions.
• Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Depitting for the Headteacher and providing strategic leadership when required.
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement across the school.
• Lead school improvement initiatives through self-evaluation and QA.
• Monitor and develop teaching quality via lesson visits and coaching.
• Lead assessment, tracking and reporting to improve outcomes.
• Develop and embed an ambitious, inclusive curriculum from Reception to Sixth Form.
• Provide strategic oversight of behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Coach and mentor middle leaders to strengthen leadership.
• Support staff recruitment, performance management and development.
• Ensure safeguarding, compliance and inspection readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Senior leadership experience

Job description

Blenheim Schools is seeking a Deputy Headteacher at Beech Hall School in Cheshire to lead teaching and learning, drive school improvement and ensure every student reaches their full potential across all key stages.

You will work closely with the Headteacher, shape curriculum and assessment, oversee safeguarding and wellbeing, develop staff, and foster a collaborative culture. 40 hours per week, permanent term-time only, starting January 2027. UK applicants only; sponsorship not offered.