Deputy Head Teacher

Brackenwood Junior School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 2HH

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,534.00 - £67,898.00 Annually (Actual)

Deputy Head Teacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher Post

Brackenwood Junior School, Norbury Avenue, Bebington CH63 2HH

Full Time; Permanent

Leadership Scale L8-L12

£61,534 - £67,898

Required for September 2026

Closing Date: Friday 27th March at 12 noon

Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust and our School Governing Body wish to appoint a highly motivated, experienced and committed school leader to join the leadership team of Brackenwood Junior School from September 2026.

We are seeking candidates who:

 are exemplary classroom practitioners with a passion excellent for teaching and learning.

 are effective communicators with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, who can lead by example

to secure positive outcomes across the school.

 have high expectations, a clear vision of educational excellence and the professional drive and motivation to

see school priorities come to fruition.

 are highly effective leaders with the ability to motivate and inspire pupils, colleagues and parents.

 show a positive and caring attitude to all children.

 have proven ability in raising standards and a commitment to continuous school improvement.

 show a deep commitment to the vision and values of Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust, including playing a

collaborative part across the Trust and representing the school at Trust events and training.

 are willing to go the extra mile for the staff and families of Brackenwood Junior School.

Closing date: Friday 27th March 12 noon

Short listing: Friday 27th March 4pm

Lesson Observations at candidates school: Monday 13th April 2026

Afternoon Visit at Brackenwood Junior School (for further shortlisted candidates): Tuesday 14th April 2026 - 2pm - 4pm

Interview Dates (for further shortlisted candidates): Wednesday 15th April - morning.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will be conducted by the Headteacher Rachel Fry.

Please email schooloffice@brackenwood-junior.wirral.sch.uk to book onto one of the visits detailed below:

Wednesday 18th March 9:15am

Thursday 19th March 4pm

Brackenwood Junior School is an Academy which is part of the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and will follow a stringent vetting and induction process.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to Rachel Fry Headteacher, Brackenwood Junior School,Norbury Avenue, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 2HH or via email to businessmanager@brackenwood-junior.wirral.sch.uk (all application forms

must be signed by the candidate)

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brackenwood Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brackenwood Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brackenwood-junior-school

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