Deputy Headteacher
Brooklands School, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 1265 hours directed time per annum.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12 - L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Headteacher
Location: Brooklands Community Special School, Burnside Avenue, Skipton,
North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB
Fulltime Permanent
September 2026 earlier if possible
Closing Date for Applications: 12 February 2026
Interview Dates: 19 & 20 February 2026
L12 - L17
Brooklands Community Special School is a specialist school providing high quality education for pupils with a wide range of complex needs. Our pupils are aged from 4 – 19. At Brooklands we take pride in our pupils. Their learning is our priority and is central to our vision, our purpose and our actions. We recognise the special talents and skills that they bring to our community, and with great knowledge and expertise, we work to ensure they achieve all that they can.
We are excited to welcome a Deputy Headteacher at a time of change and development in our school. If you are the right person for us, you will have:
A commitment to prioritising relationships and excellence in all areas of your work
Proven leadership qualities in order to lead with integrity, empathy and confidence, placing pupil wellbeing and success at the heart of every decision
Continue to ensure a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where pupils feel valued, heard and are supported to reach their full potential
Communicate with warmth and clarity, developing strong relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and professionals
The vision and enthusiasm to further improve our school, in particular to drive our highly personalised and dynamic curriculum
A successful school improvement track record of driving excellence in teaching and learning
A commitment to the professional development of all staff
An outstanding classroom practitioner, and the ability to model this in a range of classes throughout school
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
A school with relationships at its core
A warm and welcoming school with pupils who enjoy learning
An inclusive school which strives to meet the needs of all our children and young people
A team of dedicated and committed staff, led by a dynamic Headteacher and Governors who are willing to learn and develop with you
An excellent opportunity for you to make a difference at our school
Brooklands is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
An enhanced DBS check is required for appointment to this post.
Visits to school: 22 & 3 January 2026
To arrange a visit on either of the above dates, please contact Samantha Good, SBM on 01756 794028 or email admin@brooklands.n-yorks.sch.uk
Thank you
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 complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Brooklands School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 108 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brooklands School website
- Email address
- sgood@brooklands.n-yorks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01756794028
Brooklands is a specialist school, providing high quality education for pupils with a wide range of complex needs. Our pupils are aged from 4 - 19. We pride ourselves in recognising the specialist talents and skills that our pupils bring to our community, and with great knowledge and expertise, we work to ensure they achieve all that they can.
Arranging a visit to Brooklands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sgood@brooklands.n-yorks.sch.uk.
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