Deputy Headteacher

Ash Grove School, Bury, BL9 7PZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: Leaders do not operate on a timebound basis.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £72,162 - £79,475
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale 16-20

What skills and experience we're looking for

The trust, on behalf of Ash Grove School, are seeking to appoint an inspiring, compassionate and dedicated Deputy Headteacher who is eager to make a meaningful impact while fostering strong, supportive connections with staff, pupils, families, and the wider community.

Ash Grove has recently transferred into our trust, having previously been called Spring Lane. The school is on a significant journey of improvement, heavily supported by the trust. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to oversee a transformation project. There is also significant opportunity for the right leader to grow and expand with the school overtime. The school will move into brand new facilities which will be transformational for the community and there is also an opportunity to expand the schools offer to make a wider difference. The trust is also set to open a brand new SEMH school in 2027 and we anticipate lots of partnership working which will present opportunities for both schools.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated leader with a passionate commitment to supporting students who benefit from alternative approaches to mainstream education. The successful candidate will have the ability to create and champion broader curriculum pathways, provide tailored SEMH support, and offer children a fresh start on their educational journey. Whoever is successful will be given all the support and resources need to create an exceptional school. This a project which is close to our hearts as its about making a difference to young people who need it the most.

As Deputy Headteacher you will play a vital role in raising teaching and learning standards within a school culture where everyone is truly valued, supported, and united in working towards positive change through an inclusive and compassionate approach to education.

If you want to make a difference to young people and join a trust at an exciting part of its journey, we would love to hear from you.

We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send your application form to hr@oaklp.co.uk

For any enquiries about the role, please contact the trust central team on 0161 553 0030 or email HR directly there will be an opportunity to speak with the newly appointed Headteacher Dave Herbert and visit the school.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a variety of health and well-being benefits.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to HR@oaklp.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Deputy Headteacher Job Vacancy Pack - final.pdf - 1.6 MB (opens in new tab)

About Ash Grove School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• School size: No information available
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: HR@oaklp.co.uk
• Phone number: 01615530030
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bury-secondary-pru-spring-lane-school-bury

Arranging a visit to Ash Grove School

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

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