Deputy Headteacher

Heaton Park Primary School, Manchester, M45 6TE

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L10-L14

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will:

• be a strong, experienced leader;
• understand children and know how to encourage a love of learning;
• have an uncompromising commitment to high expectations for all pupils, so that they can all achieve their full potential;
• understand the challenges and joys of leading an urban, inclusive, multicultural school;
• support the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school
• lead and drive high standards of teaching and learning across the curriculum
• monitor and evaluate pupil progress to ensure excellent outcomes for all groups
• contribute to school self-evaluation and improvement planning
• lead on key areas of responsibility (to be agreed based on experience, e.g. curriculum, assessment, SEND, safeguarding, behaviour, or staff development)
• promote a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and wellbeing
• inspire, motivate and develop staff through coaching and professional development
• deputise for the Headteacher when required

What the school offers its staff

We will offer:

• a creative school with a strong community spirit which celebrates its multicultural make up;
• a supportive governing committee; loyal parents and children with a deep affection for the school;
• a supportive and caring environment;
• opportunities for professional development;
• a friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the school and the Trust;
• a forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction;
• a Trust that is inclusive and innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop;
  

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.

An exciting opportunity for an inspirational Deputy Headteacher post has arisen at Heaton Park Primary and Nursery School. We are looking for an enthusiastic, aspirational, motivated and dedicated individual to join our caring, committed team of professionals. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher to provide strategic leadership and operational management across the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and achievement.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For further information please see:

- Recruitment Pack

The recruitment pack can be obtained from: office@thecct.uk

Please return to: office@thecct.uk

Visits to school are strongly encouraged: 20th March at 10 am, 2pm or 4 pm

(Email CEO: kmacadam@thecct.uk to arrange a visit)

Closing Date: 23rd March 2026 by 9 a.m.

Shortlisting: 23rd March 2026

Interviews: 30th and 31st March 2026

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.

About Heaton Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heaton Park Primary School website
• Email address: office@thecct.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heaton-park-primary-school-manchester

Heaton Park is a vibrant, popular, inclusive and diverse school which is proud of its wonderful children, positive relationships with parents and outdoor learning facilities.

The school was judged Good by Ofsted in November 2022.

Arranging a visit to Heaton Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thecct.uk.

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