Deputy Headteacher - Strategic Learning & Inclusion

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

Job summary

Beech Hall School in Cheshire is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team. You will work with the Headteacher to drive continuous improvement, champion outstanding teaching and learning, and empower every student to achieve their best.

This permanent, term-time role offers strategic leadership across teaching, curriculum development, inclusion and pastoral care, with a focus on developing staff and fostering a positive, collaborative school culture.

Qualifications

• QTS and proven track record in senior leadership.
• Exceptional knowledge of teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment.
• Experience driving school improvement and raising outcomes.
• Ability to coach and develop colleagues through leadership.
• Data-driven decisions to monitor performance and inform strategic choices.
• Focus on inclusion, student wellbeing and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deputising for the Headteacher and providing strategic leadership when required.
• Driving high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement across the school.
• Leading school improvement initiatives through self-evaluation, quality assurance and evidence-based practice.
• Monitoring and developing the quality of teaching through lesson visits, learning walks, coaching and professional support.
• Leading assessment, tracking and reporting processes to improve academic outcomes.
• Developing and embedding an ambitious, inclusive curriculum from Reception through to Sixth Form.
• Providing strategic oversight of behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Coaching and mentoring middle leaders to strengthen leadership across the school.
• Supporting staff recruitment, performance management and professional development.
• Ensuring the school maintains the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance and inspection readiness.

Skills

QTS

Senior leadership

Job description

Beech Hall School in Cheshire is seeking a Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team. You will work with the Headteacher to drive continuous improvement, champion outstanding teaching and learning, and empower every student to achieve their best.

This permanent, term-time role offers strategic leadership across teaching, curriculum development, inclusion and pastoral care, with a focus on developing staff and fostering a positive, collaborative school culture.