Deputy Headteacher

THE SOVEREIGN TRUST MANOR ACADEMY SALE

Manor Avenue

Sale

M33 5JX

Tel:

Email:

@The Sov Trust

Pension:
All teaching staff are auto enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension scheme. You can opt out of the scheme at any time.

Benefits:
Salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for travel to work and technology for personal use, through monthly interest-free salary deductions. Employee Assistance Programme provides access to a range of wellbeing services.

Inspire. Lead. Transform.

Are you a dynamic and strategic leader with a passion for inclusive education? Are you ready to make a lasting impact within a thriving and respected special academy community?

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join the senior leadership team at Manor Academy, a ‘Good’ school held in high regard both locally and nationally. This is a rare opportunity to help lead a vibrant and compassionate learning environment that meets the needs of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), all of whom have an EHCP.

Manor Academy is part of the thriving Sovereign Trust, a growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of six special schools/academies/colleges, covering a wide range of SEND and phases of education. Our school/academies provide specialist, personalised education to young people aged 1116 with complex profiles. We work closely with families and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for both our children and their families.

Our staff team is deeply committed to delivering an outstanding education in partnership with the community. If you are flexible, creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about improving the lives of young people, we want to hear from you. Visit our website to learn more:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the academy. You will:

• Support and develop staff through high-quality CPD, mentoring, and wellbeing strategies
• Help drive whole-school improvement, with a focus on inclusion and trauma-informed practice
• Deputise for the Headteacher as required, ensuring continuity and stability in leadership

• Has significant leadership experience (e.g. Assistant or Deputy Headteacher)
• Is an outstanding practitioner with expertise in SEND, particularly SEMH and Autism
• Can inspire and lead high-performing teams through a culture of collaboration and respect
• Is deeply committed to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• Demonstrates integrity, emotional intelligence and strategic thinking

• Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and succeed
• Supportive parents and carers committed to working in partnership with the school
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team that values trust, wellbeing, and consistency
• Bespoke performance management and coaching, tailored to your career goals and aspirations
• A forward-thinking and research-informed approach to teaching, learning, and leadership
• A unique learning environment that embraces diverse teaching methods and learning styles
• An experienced and supportive leadership team who will work with you to achieve your ambitions
• An exciting opportunity to help shape the school’s future, with new initiatives and developments ahead

Please see the job description and person specification for more information

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, you should complete the Sovereign Trust application form. Completed applications are to be returned to  to arrive by 9 am on the deadline day.

The Sovereign Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working for the Trust to share this commitment.

An online search will be carried out, and a Childcare Declaration form will be required from shortlisted candidates.

This post is subject to a satisfactory two-year reference history, which we will endeavour to seek…