Headteacher
Brentwood School, Sale, Cheshire, M33 4GY10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To commence September 2026 (or earlier if possible)
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L24-L30 (£87,651-£101,533)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a caring, passionate, enthusiastic leader who is committed to the development of young people to be the best they can be.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a compassionate and visionary leader who shares our values and aspirations. As Headteacher, you will lead a skilled and dedicated team, working closely with families, professionals, and our wider community to provide personalised, high-quality education and support that prepares students for life.
We are seeking someone who:
- Has the passion, resilience and strategic vision to lead in a complex, evolving educational landscape;
- Understands and celebrates the potential of young people with SEND;
- Has the experience and confidence to lead both school-age and post-19 provision, shaping curriculum, outcomes and transitions to adulthood;
- Will build on our strong foundations while taking the school and college forward with creativity, integrity and ambition.
If you believe you have the qualities to lead our school and college through the next phase of its journey, we warmly encourage you to apply.
What the school offers its staff
Brentwood is a vibrant, inclusive and highly regarded special school and specialist FE college, catering for children and young adults with a wide range of complex special educational needs and disabilities, including autism, severe and profound learning difficulties, physical, sensory and complex needs. Our students are extraordinary individuals, each with their own talents and challenges, and we are deeply committed to enabling every one of them to thrive.
Brentwood offers a state-of-the-art purpose-built school and college, highly skilled and committed staff, a dynamic senior leadership team, a superb community of parents and carers, highly supportive governors and, most importantly, our wonderful students.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Brentwood School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 169 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brentwood School website
- Email address
- Emma.newton@trafford.gov.uk
Brentwood School is an outstanding special school which specialises in the education of students with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, complex needs and autism. Our school benefits from fabulous facilities and is co-located with a post 19 college. Student numbers are set to increase over the coming years.
Arranging a visit to Brentwood School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Emma.newton@trafford.gov.uk.
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