Deputy Headteacher

Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive

At Heaton Park we love, we persevere and we flourish.

Deputy Headteacher Heaton Park Primary and Nursery School

L10-L14

Full time

Required for September 2026

Permanent

The Collective Community Trust is a relatively newly formed Trust responsible for seven primary schools. As a Trust we are committed to providing high quality support services to support all of our schools within the Trust.

An exciting opportunity for an inspirational Deputy Headteacher post has arisen at Heaton Park Primary and Nursery School. We are looking for an enthusiastic, aspirational, motivated and dedicated individual to join our caring, committed team of professionals. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher to provide strategic leadership and operational management across the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and achievement.

Heaton Park is a vibrant, popular, inclusive and diverse school which is proud of its wonderful children, positive relationships with parents and outdoor learning facilities.

The school was judged Good by Ofsted in November 2022.

You will:

• be a strong, experienced leader;
• understand children and know how to encourage a love of learning;
• have an uncompromising commitment to high expectations for all pupils, so that they can all achieve their full potential;
• understand the challenges and joys of leading an urban, inclusive, multicultural school;
• support the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school
• lead and drive high standards of teaching and learning across the curriculum
• monitor and evaluate pupil progress to ensure excellent outcomes for all groups
• contribute to school self-evaluation and improvement planning
• lead on key areas of responsibility (to be agreed based on experience, e.g. curriculum, assessment, SEND, safeguarding, behaviour, or staff development)
• promote a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and wellbeing
• inspire, motivate and develop staff through coaching and professional development
• deputise for the Headteacher when required

We will offer:

• a creative school with a strong community spirit which celebrates its multicultural make up;
• a supportive governing committee; loyal parents and children with a deep affection for the school;
• a supportive and caring environment;
• opportunities for professional development;
• a friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the school and the Trust;
• a forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction;
• a Trust that is inclusive and innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop;

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For further information please see:

- Recruitment Pack

The recruitment pack can be obtained from: office@thecct.uk

Please return to: office@thecct.uk

Visits to school are strongly encouraged: 20^th March at 10 am, 2pm or 4 pm

(Email CEO: kmacadam@thecct.uk to arrange a visit)

Closing Date: 23^rd March 2026 by 9 a.m.

Shortlisting: 23^rd March 2026

Interviews: 30^th and 31^st March 2026