Assistant Headteacher
Ashton-on-Mersey School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 March 2026 at 8am
Date listed
25 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £67,898 – £75,049 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
This exciting opportunity will focus upon the leadership of Key Stage 3. We are looking for an individual who has the character and drive to make a real difference in one of our school communities, and across the trust, leading and managing areas such as:
- Pastoral teams, systems and processes
- Safeguarding
- Pedagogical research, development and implementation
- Curriculum development
Applications are welcomed from leaders who can demonstrate:
- Significant leadership experience within a secondary school
- Impact as a leader; including a proven record of excellent examination results.
- An ability to establish positive and enriching relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents/carers.
- A knowledge and understanding of current educational issues, particularly in relation to inclusion, and the ability to respond to them strategically.
- An unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people.
- High expectations and aspirations for all colleagues and pupils.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits available at The Dean Trust
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership
- High Street Benefits and Discounts
- Annual flu jabs
- Access to enhanced family friendly policies
- Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues
Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our school community.
The school has:
- An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form.
- A reputation for securing year on year examination results that are consistently strong.
- Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country.
- An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
- A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour.
- Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site.
- World class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners including Sale Sharks and Manchester United Football Club with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ashton-on-Mersey School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1600 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ashton-on-Mersey School website
- Email address
- maxinemills@aom.trafford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 973 1179
Founded in 1981, following the amalgamation of separate Boys’ and Girls’ schools, Ashton on Mersey School is the founding school of The Dean Trust which is a multi-academy trust comprising seven secondary schools and four primary schools across four local authorities.
Ashton on Mersey School is one of the most popular and oversubscribed schools in the region with a reputation for aspiration, endeavour and excellence. As Headteacher, I am proud to lead a team of teachers and support staff who truly believe that every pupil should achieve or exceed their potential.
The school has an established ethos of setting high academic standards by carefully crafting a pupil-centered approach where individual needs are matched with a broad, ambitious and exciting curriculum. In addition, the school is passionate about providing rich and diverse opportunities in an environment designed to nurture lifelong learners and citizens who can thrive regionally, nationally and globally.
Arranging a visit to Ashton-on-Mersey School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email maxinemills@aom.trafford.sch.uk.
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