Associate Deputy Headteacher – Inclusion

Associate Deputy Headteacher Inclusion

PayScale: Leadership Range, Scale Points (L16 L20)

Full time - permanent

We are seeking an outstanding and ambitious leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Associate Deputy Headteacher Inclusion. This strategic role will lead the development and implementation of the school's inclusion strategy, ensuring that all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, have SEND or face barriers to learning, are fully supported to achieve, progress and flourish. Working closely with senior leaders, staff, families and external agencies, the successful candidate will champion high-quality inclusive practice and drive improvements in attendance, engagement, achievement and wellbeing across the school.

The Radclyffe School provides a first-class comprehensive education within a modern, ambitious and inclusive learning environment. Guided by our motto, “Working Together for Excellence”, we believe that strong partnerships between students, staff, parents and carers are fundamental to ensuring every young person achieves their full potential.

We are committed to providing all students with equal access to a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that equips them with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to succeed in education and beyond. Supported by a culture of high expectations, our students develop into confident, resilient and independent young people who are prepared to make a positive contribution to their communities and wider society.

As a diverse and inclusive school community, we place great importance on respect, kindness and belonging. We are proud of the care and support we provide for our students and are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, is able to thrive, achieve and flourish. This commitment to inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do and makes The Radclyffe School an exciting and rewarding place to work and lead.

Working for The Radclyffe School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

There are 10 schools in our trust, both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Teachers: TPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Convenient location for motorway (Junction 1 A627M and junction 21 of M60), and bus and train networks
  

The Radclyffe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• the Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust

• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.

• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Application

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5^th October 2026

Interviews: TBC

Start Date: January 2027

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.