Exciting Opportunity! This is a rare opportunity to join our wonderful Bright Futures Team to play a key role in the development of our brand-new school in Salford Manchester and an opportunity for you to: Be at the forefront of shaping a new specialist school in the North West. Join a wider leadership team with the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of current and future schools. Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where staff development and wellbeing are valued. Competitive salary with a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) Bright Futures currently has two highly successful specialist schools in St Helens and Lymm, and is looking to expand its educational offer in the North West. We are committed to providing high-quality education for all, where children feel safe, valued, and a sense of belonging. Our Educational vision is to “awaken the potential” of every child and young person. We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students and supporting young people aged 5-19 with autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and complex needs. Your leadership should express our core educational values and moral purpose. Reporting to the Headteacher you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Headteacher and Business Manager in providing a strategic direction and management of the school, ensuring excellence in all aspects of education and outstanding outcomes for all students. This role is ideal for someone with a passion and commitment to improving outcomes for all students. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post and stage of recruitment, including social media, and communication with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All posts are subject to satisfactory statutory employment checks and referencing. As the Deputy Headteacher (and part of the Senior Leadership Team) you will: Ensure there is a commitment to safeguarding and equality and diversity. Uphold high and ambitious expectations for all and promote an inclusive culture that enables all students to access the curriculum. Ensure that the school effectively and efficiently operates within the required regulatory frameworks and meets all statutory duties Oversee and line manage members of staff as required. Oversee the daily operations of the school to ensure it is well-managed, organised, and aligned with strategic goals. Ensure the schools polices, practices, and procedures are fully understood by all staff to reduce risk and ensure consistency of practice as part of the SLT Team. Drive continuous improvement through a robust school development plan, quality assurance procedures, including supervision, and appraisal. Identify barriers to school effectiveness and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely, and suited to the school’s context. Promote a culture of collaboration across the school and other Bright Futures schools. Act as a designated safeguarding lead within the school in collaboration with the Headteacher. Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role as outlined above. These are outlined in the Deputy Headteacher Job Description. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role and any other reasonable responsibilities as requested by the CEO, Directors, and Headteacher. Requirements Qualifications and experience Qualified teacher status or equivalent Degree or equivalent Minimum of 1 year of successful leadership and management experience in a school Experience of Autism/LD is desirable Additional requirements Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and diversity A high level of integrity and maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive financial and personnel information Effective ICT skills Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify weaknesses Understanding of high-quality teaching based on evidence, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve Understanding of curriculum development Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to build effective working relationships Commitment to uphold the 7 principles of public life (the Nolan Principles) at all times A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school Able to create and maintain good relationships with children, staff, parents and external agencies Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively A high level of integrity and maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive financial and personnel information Organisation, time management, proactive and self-motivated Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position High-level understanding of implications of education policy in the context of quality assurance and enhancement policies and procedures Up-to-date knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements in the education sector Strong ethical standards and a role model for the Organisation’s values and behaviours Flexibility to cover business needs The Deputy Headteacher salary will be based on the scale: £51,000 - £58,000 plus a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) You must demonstrate that you meet all of the essential experience, knowledge and personal qualities criteria on the person specification, using practical examples. Why Join Us? By joining Bright Futures, you will: Work within a supportive, collaborative environment where professional development and staff wellbeing are genuinely prioritised. Receive a competitive salary with opportunities for career progression as the school grows. Please note: this role is term-time only and the salary is as stated (i.e. not pro rata). Annual leave must be taken during school closure periods. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact and want to be part of something truly meaningful, we would love to hear from you. Previous applicants need not apply. The role will be available from January 2027. Closing date: Sunday 6th September (we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications) Interviews: Week commencing 14th September Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? For more details about the role, contact Reece Greenwood (Headteacher): Queries regarding the application process, contact Emi Chiu (Business Manager):
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