Deputy Headteacher – Quality of Education
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0f3be9a3-f92b-4269-9034-063742c54e88 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Headteacher – Quality of Education
We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team at BCHS, working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to drive sustained school improvement. This pivotal role will play a central part in shaping the strategic direction of the school, raising standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring the highest quality of educational provision and outcomes for every student.
This post is well suited to an experienced deputy seeking a new challenge or a highly effective senior or middle leader ready to take on significant whole‑school strategic responsibility. As Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education, you will lead on curriculum intent, implementation and impact, teaching and learning, assessment, and outcomes, ensuring that all students benefit from an ambitious, inclusive and coherently sequenced curriculum.
You will have strategic oversight of curriculum design and review, professional development, quality assurance, and standards across the school. Working collaboratively with subject leaders and pastoral teams, you will ensure that high expectations, strong pedagogy and effective assessment are consistently embedded. You will also play a key role within the wider Trust leadership network, contributing to system leadership and benefiting from high‑quality professional development opportunities.
Application
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
For further information about the role please contact Blackburn Central High School on 01254 505 700 or by emailing info@bchs.co.uk
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.
‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Blackburn Central High School
We are a popular, thriving school based in the heart of our community. We have been recognised by the Department for Education for our inclusive approach to education and Ofsted has congratulated our staff for being ‘determined and successful in improving teaching and students’ achievement’.
There are no secrets to an excellent education: it entails good teaching and learning, strong support and hard work. We pride ourselves on knowing and caring for all of our students, whilst having high expectations and ambitions for them all.
We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff.
We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.
We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.
Please contact Blackburn Central High School on 01254 505 700 or by emailing info@bchs.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Our Employee Benefits
At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.
Commitment to safeguarding
Blackburn Central High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion
Deputy Headteacher – Quality of Education
We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team at BCHS, working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to drive sustained school improvement. This pivotal role will play a central part in shaping the strategic direction of the school, raising standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring the highest quality of educational provision and outcomes for every student.
This post is well suited to an experienced deputy seeking a new challenge or a highly effective senior or middle leader ready to take on significant whole‑school strategic responsibility. As Deputy Headteacher for Quality of Education, you will lead on curriculum intent, implementation and impact, teaching and learning, assessment, and outcomes, ensuring that all students benefit from an ambitious, inclusive and coherently sequenced curriculum.
You will have strategic oversight of curriculum design and review, professional development, quality assurance, and standards across the school. Working collaboratively with subject leaders and pastoral teams, you will ensure that high expectations, strong pedagogy and effective assessment are consistently embedded. You will also play a key role within the wider Trust leadership network, contributing to system leadership and benefiting from high‑quality professional development opportunities.
Application
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
For further information about the role please contact Blackburn Central High School on 01254 505 700 or by emailing info@bchs.co.uk
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.
‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Blackburn Central High School
We are a popular, thriving school based in the heart of our community. We have been recognised by the Department for Education for our inclusive approach to education and Ofsted has congratulated our staff for being ‘determined and successful in improving teaching and students’ achievement’.
There are no secrets to an excellent education: it entails good teaching and learning, strong support and hard work. We pride ourselves on knowing and caring for all of our students, whilst having high expectations and ambitions for them all.
We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff.
We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.
We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.
Please contact Blackburn Central High School on 01254 505 700 or by emailing info@bchs.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Our Employee Benefits
At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.
Commitment to safeguarding
Blackburn Central High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion