Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral

Deputy Headteacher Pastoral –

Start Date:

September 2026

ISR Scale Point L23-L27 – £88,951 – £98,106 per annum

Full Time – 1.0 FTE

Permanent

• Automatic Enrolment to Teachers Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Family Friendly and Leave of Absence Policies
• Recognition Awards
• Health Care Cash Plan, Level 1 funded by the Trust
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Preferential admission

The Dean Trust is excited to announce the opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspiring leader, with a proven track record for improving provision and outcomes in a secondary school setting, to join our family of schools as Deputy Headteacher at Ashton on Mersey School. The school is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond.

Contact Information

The Dean Trust – Ashton on Mersey School, Cecil Avenue, Sale, M33 5BP

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• An ambitious co‑produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A‑Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form
• A reputation for securing year on year examination results that are consistently strong
• Modern, high‑quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country
• An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra‑curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts
• A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour
• Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trusts centre for professional learning including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site
• World‑class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners including Sale Sharks and Manchester United Football Club with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years

• At least three years of proven, strong, successful senior leadership and management experience in a secondary school
• Expertise in strategic and operational leadership across several key areas of school improvement
• A commitment to inclusion and a comprehensive understanding of the safeguarding and welfare of pupils
• An ability to inspire others and to create an ethos of high staff morale
• Experience of instilling high corporate standards, aspirations and outcomes amongst staff and pupils

To apply for this vacancy, please visit our recruitment page:

If you have any questions about the role or would like to book a place on a school tour, please contact Maxine Mills, HR Assistant, on  (Option
6) or email.

School tour dates and times – Friday 16 January 2026 at 13:30 and Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 15:30

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Final date to receive applications – Friday 30 January 2026 at 08:00 am

Wednesday 11 February 2026 and Thursday 12 February 2026