Deputy Headteacher - Achievement and Student Experience
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | a0a36e1f-dbd3-465b-b1e4-9717e94edd3d |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER -Achievement and Student Experience (Pastoral strategic lead)
“We are characterised by how we treat our people”
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven and experienced leader to make a difference as Deputy Headteacher. We are looking for an outstanding leader who is ready to work as part of an excellent and established team to drive our strategic vision. The specific responsibilities in the post are around strategic leadership of student experience, pastoral support and achievement but we are keen to hear from outstanding leaders who can continue to drive us forward. The role arises due to the expansion of the existing team and will join a second deputy with strategic responsibility for Teaching, learning, research and continuous improvement. It will involve supporting the Headteacher in the oversight of the strategic vision for our school as well as the development and leadership of our talented team of Assistant Headteachers and wider leadership team.
We are looking for a driven and passionate leader with the inspiration, motivation, vision and expertise to:
• Continue to develop, communicate and deliver the strategic vision for the school
• Provide dynamic and professional leadership and management of the school
• Ensure that achievement rises across all subjects based on the support of an achievement-focused structure for student support and student experience
What the school offers its staff
It is our ambition to become a beacon of excellence where our learners don’t just achieve great results but also grow and develop into successful and caring young people. We believe that all our students and staff should be known, valued and loved and our success as a school is built on strong positive relationships between all members of our community. We value our staff and invest in their professional development, believing that everyone has the ability to become great at what they do. This post would be ideal for anyone considering Headship. We are an oversubscribed secondary school and we are fortunate to work in a modern and well resourced learning environment. Our students are at the centre of all we do and our staff have a passion for improving the life chances of the young people and the community we serve.
Further details about the role
Further details and application form are available from the school website or Lynsey Clayton (on behalf of the Headteacher) as detailed below.
We welcome visitors to the school. To arrange a time to visit and meet with the headteacher please contact his PA Susan Rigg-s.rigg@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk or telephone 01282 682313 ext: 21006).
For application information please:
• download from the ‘vacancies’ section on the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or emailrecruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or telephone 01282 682313
Send your completed Application form to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Monday 20th April 2026
Shortlisting will take place Monday 27th April 2026
Interview process date: Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th May 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER -Achievement and Student Experience (Pastoral strategic lead)
“We are characterised by how we treat our people”
We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven and experienced leader to make a difference as Deputy Headteacher. We are looking for an outstanding leader who is ready to work as part of an excellent and established team to drive our strategic vision. The specific responsibilities in the post are around strategic leadership of student experience, pastoral support and achievement but we are keen to hear from outstanding leaders who can continue to drive us forward. The role arises due to the expansion of the existing team and will join a second deputy with strategic responsibility for Teaching, learning, research and continuous improvement. It will involve supporting the Headteacher in the oversight of the strategic vision for our school as well as the development and leadership of our talented team of Assistant Headteachers and wider leadership team.
We are looking for a driven and passionate leader with the inspiration, motivation, vision and expertise to:
• Continue to develop, communicate and deliver the strategic vision for the school
• Provide dynamic and professional leadership and management of the school
• Ensure that achievement rises across all subjects based on the support of an achievement-focused structure for student support and student experience
What the school offers its staff
It is our ambition to become a beacon of excellence where our learners don’t just achieve great results but also grow and develop into successful and caring young people. We believe that all our students and staff should be known, valued and loved and our success as a school is built on strong positive relationships between all members of our community. We value our staff and invest in their professional development, believing that everyone has the ability to become great at what they do. This post would be ideal for anyone considering Headship. We are an oversubscribed secondary school and we are fortunate to work in a modern and well resourced learning environment. Our students are at the centre of all we do and our staff have a passion for improving the life chances of the young people and the community we serve.
Further details about the role
Further details and application form are available from the school website or Lynsey Clayton (on behalf of the Headteacher) as detailed below.
We welcome visitors to the school. To arrange a time to visit and meet with the headteacher please contact his PA Susan Rigg-s.rigg@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk or telephone 01282 682313 ext: 21006).
For application information please:
• download from the ‘vacancies’ section on the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or emailrecruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
• or telephone 01282 682313
Send your completed Application form to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
Closing date: 9am Monday 20th April 2026
Shortlisting will take place Monday 27th April 2026
Interview process date: Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th May 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.