Associate Deputy Headteacher – Inclusion

The Radclyffe School, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 0LS

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Range, Scale Points (L16 – L20)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an outstanding and ambitious leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Associate Deputy Headteacher – Inclusion. This strategic role will lead the development and implementation of the school's inclusion strategy, ensuring that all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, have SEND or face barriers to learning, are fully supported to achieve, progress and flourish. Working closely with senior leaders, staff, families and external agencies, the successful candidate will champion high-quality inclusive practice and drive improvements in attendance, engagement, achievement and wellbeing across the school.

The Radclyffe School provides a first-class comprehensive education within a modern, ambitious and inclusive learning environment. Guided by our motto, “Working Together for Excellence”, we believe that strong partnerships between students, staff, parents and carers are fundamental to ensuring every young person achieves their full potential.

We are committed to providing all students with equal access to a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that equips them with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to succeed in education and beyond. Supported by a culture of high expectations, our students develop into confident, resilient and independent young people who are prepared to make a positive contribution to their communities and wider society.

What the school offers its staff

As a diverse and inclusive school community, we place great importance on respect, kindness and belonging. We are proud of the care and support we provide for our students and are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, is able to thrive, achieve and flourish. This commitment to inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do and makes The Radclyffe School an exciting and rewarding place to work and lead.

Working for The Radclyffe School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Teachers: TPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Convenient location for motorway (Junction 1 A627M and junction 21 of M60), and bus and train networks

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Associate Deputy Headteacher – Inclusion - JD & PS.pdf - 201 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Radclyffe School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1430 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Radclyffe School website
• Email address: hr@theradclyffeschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01616223200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-radclyffe-school-oldham

Arranging a visit to The Radclyffe School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theradclyffeschool.co.uk.

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