Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher – Prospect House Primary Specialist School

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our fantastic team with key strategic and operational responsibilities linked to Curriculum, Teaching & Learning.

This is a permanent post on leadership terms, pay scale L9-L13, starting salary £63,070 per annum. There will be a regular teaching commitment of approximately 1.5 days per week.

We are seeking an inspirational and highly skilled Deputy Headteacher with a strong commitment to curriculum quality, teaching excellence and inclusive practice. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key strategic role in shaping the educational direction while remaining firmly rooted in day‑to‑day teaching and learning. In the absence of the Headteacher, the Deputy Headteacher may be asked to take full responsibility for the leadership and management of the school.

• Drive high‑quality teaching across all subjects, informed by research and best practice.
• Ensure pupils access a broad, coherent, and enriching curriculum tailored to their needs.
• Promote literacy and reading across the school and lead interventions to raise achievement.

• Establish and sustain a positive, inclusive school ethos.
• Uphold ambitious standards for all pupils, ensuring they are well prepared for their next steps.
• Lead professional development, coaching, and mentoring to build staff expertise.

• Support strategic planning and school improvement priorities.
• Manage resources effectively and ensure robust systems and processes are in place.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies.

• Has a proven track record of improving curriculum quality and teaching standards.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND.
• Can inspire and motivate staff, pupils, and the wider school community.
• Demonstrates resilience, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place late January/early February.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

• High‑quality CPD for all roles.
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash‑back allowance for everyday health‑care expenses.
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26 % for teachers and over 17 % for support staff.
• Good holidays – teachers as per the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service.
• Cycle scheme – save up to 39 % on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free.
• Employee Assistance Programmes – access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines.
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans.
• Flexible working options – we are happy to discuss flexible working where possible.
• Mental Health First Aid in every school.
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more.
• bYond Cash‑back card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for everyday purchases.

Prospect House is a new free special primary school in Higher Blackley, North Manchester. The school is the first in the Trust to open north of the city, offering places for children with very significant learning needs and other associated additional needs, aged 3–11 years old. The brand‑new purpose‑built site offers specialist facilities including a state‑of‑the‑art hydro‑pool with changing room to pool hoisting, ASC‑friendly classrooms and corridors, Food Technology Room, Library, Immersive Learning Room, Sensory Regulation Room, Parent Room, therapy dogs and two Kune Kune pigs.

Prospect House was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted: “Prospect House provides an inspiring learning environment in which pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. Pupils are extremely happy and safe. Leaders and staff have…