Exciting Opportunity!

This is a rare opportunity to join our wonderful Bright Futures Team to play a key role in the development of our brand-new school in Salford Manchester and an opportunity for you to:

• Be at the forefront of shaping a new specialist school in the North West.
• Join a wider leadership team with the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of current and future schools.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where staff development and wellbeing are valued.
• Competitive salary with a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

Bright Futures currently has two highly successful, non-associated, independent specialist schools in St Helens and Lymm, and is looking to expand its educational offer in the North West.

We are committed to providing high-quality education for all, where children feel safe, valued, and a sense of belonging. Our Educational vision is to “awaken the potential” of every child and young person.

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students and supporting young people aged 5-19 with autism, moderate to severe learning difficulties, and complex needs. Your leadership should express our core educational values and moral purpose.

Reporting to the Headteacher you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Headteacher and Business Manager in providing a strategic direction and management of the school, ensuring excellence in all aspects of education and outstanding outcomes for all students.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion and commitment to improving outcomes for all students.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post and stage of recruitment, including social media, and communication with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All posts are subject to satisfactory statutory employment checks and referencing.

As the Deputy Headteacher (and part of the Senior Leadership Team) you will:

• Ensure there is a commitment to safeguarding and equality and diversity.
• Uphold high and ambitious expectations for all and promote an inclusive culture that enables all students to access the curriculum.
• Ensure that the school effectively and efficiently operates within the required regulatory frameworks and meets all statutory duties
• Oversee and line manage members of staff as required.
• Oversee the daily operations of the school to ensure it is well-managed, organised, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensure the schools polices, practices, and procedures are fully understood by all staff to reduce risk and ensure consistency of practice as part of the SLT Team.
• Drive continuous improvement through a robust school development plan, quality assurance procedures, including supervision, and appraisal.
• Identify barriers to school effectiveness and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely, and suited to the school's context.
• Promote a culture of collaboration across the school and other Bright Futures schools.
• Act as a designated safeguarding lead within the school in collaboration with the Headteacher.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. Full duties are as outlined in the Deputy Headteacher Job Description.

The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role and any other reasonable responsibilities as requested by the CEO, Directors, and Headteacher.

The Deputy Headteacher salary will be based on the scale: £51,000 - £58,000 plus a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the criteria for knowledge, experience, and personal/behavioural attributes on the person specification. You must demonstrate you meet all the essential criteria on the person specification, using practical examples, as a minimum.

Closing date: 17th April 2026 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications)
Interview date: Week commencing 27th April 2026

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the School (by appointment only) prior to interview. Interviews are expected to take place at our Willow Tree Park School in Lymm.

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? For more details about the role, contact Reece Greenwood (Headteacher): .

For queries regarding the application process or to arrange a visit, please contact Emi Chiu (Business Manager) :

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