Deputy Headteacher
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 27e52b6d-061c-4016-85a9-a880dd8dbe0c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Headteacher
Location: Brooklands Community Special School, Burnside Avenue, Skipton,
North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB
Fulltime Permanent
September 2026 earlier if possible
Closing Date for Applications: 12 February 2026
Interview Dates: 19 & 20 February 2026
L12 - L17
Brooklands Community Special School is a specialist school providing high quality education for pupils with a wide range of complex needs. Our pupils are aged from 4 – 19. At Brooklands we take pride in our pupils. Their learning is our priority and is central to our vision, our purpose and our actions. We recognise the special talents and skills that they bring to our community, and with great knowledge and expertise, we work to ensure they achieve all that they can.
We are excited to welcome a Deputy Headteacher at a time of change and development in our school. If you are the right person for us, you will have:
A commitment to prioritising relationships and excellence in all areas of your work
Proven leadership qualities in order to lead with integrity, empathy and confidence, placing pupil wellbeing and success at the heart of every decision
Continue to ensure a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where pupils feel valued, heard and are supported to reach their full potential
Communicate with warmth and clarity, developing strong relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and professionals
The vision and enthusiasm to further improve our school, in particular to drive our highly personalised and dynamic curriculum
A successful school improvement track record of driving excellence in teaching and learning
A commitment to the professional development of all staff
An outstanding classroom practitioner, and the ability to model this in a range of classes throughout school
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
A school with relationships at its core
A warm and welcoming school with pupils who enjoy learning
An inclusive school which strives to meet the needs of all our children and young people
A team of dedicated and committed staff, led by a dynamic Headteacher and Governors who are willing to learn and develop with you
An excellent opportunity for you to make a difference at our school
Brooklands is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Further details about the role
An enhanced DBS check is required for appointment to this post.
Visits to school: 22 & 3 January 2026
To arrange a visit on either of the above dates, please contact Samantha Good, SBM on 01756 794028 or email admin@brooklands.n-yorks.sch.uk
Thank you
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.
Deputy Headteacher
Location: Brooklands Community Special School, Burnside Avenue, Skipton,
North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB
Fulltime Permanent
September 2026 earlier if possible
Closing Date for Applications: 12 February 2026
Interview Dates: 19 & 20 February 2026
L12 - L17
Brooklands Community Special School is a specialist school providing high quality education for pupils with a wide range of complex needs. Our pupils are aged from 4 – 19. At Brooklands we take pride in our pupils. Their learning is our priority and is central to our vision, our purpose and our actions. We recognise the special talents and skills that they bring to our community, and with great knowledge and expertise, we work to ensure they achieve all that they can.
We are excited to welcome a Deputy Headteacher at a time of change and development in our school. If you are the right person for us, you will have:
A commitment to prioritising relationships and excellence in all areas of your work
Proven leadership qualities in order to lead with integrity, empathy and confidence, placing pupil wellbeing and success at the heart of every decision
Continue to ensure a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where pupils feel valued, heard and are supported to reach their full potential
Communicate with warmth and clarity, developing strong relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and professionals
The vision and enthusiasm to further improve our school, in particular to drive our highly personalised and dynamic curriculum
A successful school improvement track record of driving excellence in teaching and learning
A commitment to the professional development of all staff
An outstanding classroom practitioner, and the ability to model this in a range of classes throughout school
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
A school with relationships at its core
A warm and welcoming school with pupils who enjoy learning
An inclusive school which strives to meet the needs of all our children and young people
A team of dedicated and committed staff, led by a dynamic Headteacher and Governors who are willing to learn and develop with you
An excellent opportunity for you to make a difference at our school
Brooklands is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Further details about the role
An enhanced DBS check is required for appointment to this post.
Visits to school: 22 & 3 January 2026
To arrange a visit on either of the above dates, please contact Samantha Good, SBM on 01756 794028 or email admin@brooklands.n-yorks.sch.uk
Thank you
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.