Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 27 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d7de56a9-4685-4886-a1f8-bbaf1d0918d3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
An energetic, ambitious and committed Deputy Headteacher is now sought to help lead the school through its next stage of development, driving best practice and delivery forwards to ensure that our students receive the very best curriculum possible and maximise their achievements and readiness for the future. We are looking for a leader who can bring creativity, energy and a relentless drive for excellence; someone who shares our belief that every young person deserves the very best education and opportunities for success
In addition to whole school leadership, the postholder will have specific responsibilities tailored to their experience and ambitions, and complementing those offered by SLT colleagues. The post arises due to the promotion of one of the current deputies.
What the school offers its staff
Byrchall High School is a modern fully comprehensive 11-16 High School, based in Ashton-in-Makerfield and providing a holistic education for the young people of the broader surrounding Makerfield area named in its Admissions Criteria. The school has recently benefitted from a large DfE new build and the completion of a coherent high quality campus to cater for the needs of all young people will provide a sense of belonging and pride and a real contribution to wider community cohesion. It will coincide with the implementation of the wider community plan that is part of this exciting venture.
Our school and community has much to celebrate; a in addition to our exceptional facilities, a culture of inclusion and high expectations, and a dedicated staff team committed to securing the very best outcomes for every child. Our Trustees, staff and families share our pride and ambition, and together we are determined to ensure that our school continues to thrive as a centre of excellence at the heart of the community.
As part of our school and wider Trust, you will benefit from:
• A supportive and forward-thinking partnership that encourages collaboration and professional growth.
• The opportunity to contribute to partnership-wide development while shaping the future of our school.
• Colleagues who are passionate about making a difference and open to innovation and new ideas.
• A real community that values both our traditions and progress and is ambitious for what comes next.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
An energetic, ambitious and committed Deputy Headteacher is now sought to help lead the school through its next stage of development, driving best practice and delivery forwards to ensure that our students receive the very best curriculum possible and maximise their achievements and readiness for the future. We are looking for a leader who can bring creativity, energy and a relentless drive for excellence; someone who shares our belief that every young person deserves the very best education and opportunities for success
In addition to whole school leadership, the postholder will have specific responsibilities tailored to their experience and ambitions, and complementing those offered by SLT colleagues. The post arises due to the promotion of one of the current deputies.
What the school offers its staff
Byrchall High School is a modern fully comprehensive 11-16 High School, based in Ashton-in-Makerfield and providing a holistic education for the young people of the broader surrounding Makerfield area named in its Admissions Criteria. The school has recently benefitted from a large DfE new build and the completion of a coherent high quality campus to cater for the needs of all young people will provide a sense of belonging and pride and a real contribution to wider community cohesion. It will coincide with the implementation of the wider community plan that is part of this exciting venture.
Our school and community has much to celebrate; a in addition to our exceptional facilities, a culture of inclusion and high expectations, and a dedicated staff team committed to securing the very best outcomes for every child. Our Trustees, staff and families share our pride and ambition, and together we are determined to ensure that our school continues to thrive as a centre of excellence at the heart of the community.
As part of our school and wider Trust, you will benefit from:
• A supportive and forward-thinking partnership that encourages collaboration and professional growth.
• The opportunity to contribute to partnership-wide development while shaping the future of our school.
• Colleagues who are passionate about making a difference and open to innovation and new ideas.
• A real community that values both our traditions and progress and is ambitious for what comes next.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.