Deputy Headteacher in Manchester

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join Prospect House Primary Specialist School with key strategic and operational responsibilities linked to Curriculum, Teaching & Learning. This is a permanent post on leadership terms, payscale L9-L13, with a starting salary of £63,070 per annum. 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 of the school while remaining rooted in day-to-day teaching and learning. There will be a regular teaching commitment of approximately 1.5 days per week.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about evidence-informed practice, specialist pedagogy, and developing others to secure the very best outcomes for pupils with complex needs. 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 to early February. All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including:

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Annual leave: teachers as per the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
• Cyclescheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories
• Employee Assistance Programmes – including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and 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 more
• bYond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

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 site offers specialist facilities including a hydropool with changing room, ASC-friendly classrooms and corridors, a Food Technology Room, Library, Immersive Learning Room, Sensory Regulation Room, Parent Room, and Pets as Therapy Dogs (Alfie and Ovie) and two KuneKune Pigs. Prospect House was graded outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. Ofsted 2023.

Prospect House provides an inspiring learning environment in which pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. Pupils are happy and safe; leaders and staff have created a respectful and nurturing school where everybody matters.

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.prospecthouse.school/

Please apply using the online application form; CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Keeping Children Safe in Education requires online checks on shortlisted candidates, and candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure declaration and undergo pre-employment checks, including references. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visas. If you have lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Safeguarding Commitment and Equality Statement are included by the Trust and apply to all staff and volunteers.