Deputy Headteacher

Sandbach School, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NS

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale 17-22

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a dynamic leader with excellent interpersonal skills, a flair for innovation, drive and ambition to join the Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the life of the school and would be an ideal stepping-stone for Headship. The specific areas of responsibility will be tailored according to the strengths and interests of the successful candidate and needs of the school.

What the school offers its staff

Sandbach School offers a wide range of staff wellbeing benefits.

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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

Sandbach School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Vacancies are subject to enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sandbach School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1499 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandbach School website
• Email address: mhayes@sandbachschool.org
• Phone number: 01270 758870
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandbach-school-sandbach

Sandbach School is a high achieving Free School / Academy with over 1250 boys on roll in the lower school and a Co-educational Sixth Form of 250 students.

Arranging a visit to Sandbach School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mhayes@sandbachschool.org.

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