- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 872 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Philips High School website
Assistant Headteacher - Teaching and Learning
More than one location, Oak Learning Partnership7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Pay Scale 12-16 - Actual Salary - £67,898 - £75,049
What skills and experience we're looking for
Interviews will take place on Thursday 21st May.
We are seeking an ambitious, dynamic and highly motivated leader to join our senior team and play a key role in shaping the future of our school.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers to drive whole-school improvement, champion high-quality teaching and learning, and ensure the best possible outcomes for all students.
About the Role
You will lead on key whole-school priorities, including curriculum quality, staff development, and raising achievement for all learners. You will inspire and develop staff, oversee strategic initiatives such as CPD and pupil premium provision, and ensure a culture of excellence, collaboration and high expectations.
Key Highlights
- Lead whole-school improvement and innovation
- Drive outstanding teaching, learning and curriculum development
- Support and develop staff through high-quality CPD and coaching
- Play a central role in shaping a positive, inclusive school culture
- Work in partnership with governors, families and the wider community
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership and professional integrity
- Is passionate about student achievement and equality of opportunity
- Has a proven ability to inspire, challenge and support colleagues
- Brings energy, vision and a commitment to continuous improvement
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader ready to make a significant impact within a supportive and ambitious school community.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Philips High School
Our staff feel privileged to work at Philips High School, where we have made year on year improvements to life chances for young people. It is a truly inclusive and diverse community that fosters mutual respect, responsibility, and aspiration. Our highly motivated staff, in partnership with students, parents, and governors, work hard to ensure all students achieve their best outcomes academically and pastorally. By offering opportunities to excel, we aim to equip students to reach their full potential, fulfil their ambitions, and make a positive difference with pride and respect. Our year on year improvements in Attainment and Progress has placed us as the second best performing school in Bury for Attainment.
We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff
We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.
We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.
Please contact Philips High School on 0161 351 2200 or by emailing info@philipshigh.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Our Employee Benefits
At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
- Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
- Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.
Application
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
For further information about the role please contact Philips High School on 0161 351 2200 or by emailing info@philipshigh.co.uk
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.
‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 Oak Learning Partnership
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- info@philipshigh.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01613512200
School Details
Philips High School
Arranging a visit to Oak Learning Partnership
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@philipshigh.co.uk.
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