Deputy Headteacher
Sandbrook Community Primary School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2LR13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12-L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to support in leading our dynamic team at Sandbrook Community Primary School. If you are an individual who is versatile and keen to learn and develop, then we encourage your application. We hope to appoint somebody who is passionately invested in their work and sustains a culture within which we coach, challenge and innovate to produce the very best educational experience for children.
What the school offers its staff
Joining Sandbrook Community Primary School provides an opportunity to be a valued member of an adaptive team. As the Deputy Headteacher, you have the chance to positively influence the lives of young children during their formative years. You play a pivotal role in shaping their academic abilities, social skills, and overall development.
The Watergrove Trust comprises nine schools, six primary and three secondary, each bringing their own special qualities and expertise to share. It is not only excellent educational practice which is available within the Watergrove Trust, but resources too. Coordinated by a strong support team, the Watergrove Trust is the largest and most successful trust in the Rochdale area.
We can offer you
The opportunity to join a hardworking, dedicated team who have a committed desire to deliver improvement across the school.
Supportive and collaborative improvement network across the Watergrove Trust
Enthusiastic, inquisitive and friendly children
A commitment to your professional development
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks and usual satisfactory pre-employment clearances.
The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Sandbrook Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 598 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sandbrook Community Primary School website
- Email address
- people@watergrovetrust.co.uk
At Sandbrook, we encourage children to experience a wide range of techniques to explore ways of making art using lots of different materials and to learn about other artists, craftspeople and designers from a range of backgrounds and cultures. We want our children to explore, take risks, invent and create confidently.
Arranging a visit to Sandbrook Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@watergrovetrust.co.uk.
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