Deputy Headteacher Pastoral

Trafford; West Timperley; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in West Timperley is seeking a Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral) to lead and enhance pastoral care and student welfare. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years' senior leadership experience and a strong commitment to inclusion. Responsibilities include implementing strategic initiatives to promote high standards and a positive ethos among staff and students. This full-time position offers an attractive salary scale with benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment to Teachers Pension Scheme

24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Family-friendly policies

Recognition Awards

Health Care Cash Plan

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Preferential admission

Qualifications

• At least three years of strong senior leadership experience in a secondary school.
• Expertise in school improvement areas.
• Comprehensive understanding of pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pastoral care and strategic direction of the school.
• Improve school standards and inspire a positive culture.
• Ensure safeguarding and promote pupil welfare.

Skills

Proven senior leadership experience in secondary schools

Strategic and operational leadership expertise

Commitment to inclusion and pupil safeguarding

Ability to inspire high staff morale

Experience in instilling high standards

Job description

Job Title

Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral) – Start Date: September 2026

Salary & Employment

ISR Scale Point L23‑L27 – £88,951 uprights £98,106 per annum
Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Permanent

Location & Contact

Ashton on Mersey School
Cecil Avenue
Sale, M33 5BP
Phone: [phone]
Website: http://www.thedeantrust.co.uk/

Benefits

• Automatic enrolment to Teachers Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Family‑friendly and Leave of Absence policies
• Recognition Awards
• Health Care Cash Plan, Level 1 funded by the Trust
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Preferential admission

School Profile

• Ambitious co‑produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A‑Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 through a thriving sixth form
• Consistent year‑on‑year examination results that are consistently strong
• Modern, high‑quality facilitieslvwith the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils, including sports facilities ranked among the best in the country
• Exceptional character and personal development programme with a renowned provision of extra‑curricular activity, specialising in Sport and Performing Arts
• Dedicated group of teaching and support staff that provide excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school that maintains traditional expectations regarding standards of behaviour
• Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Deanowaniu centre for professional learning, including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site
• World‑class opportunities and partnerships with national and international partners, including Sale Sharks and Manchester United Football Club, with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years

Skills & Experience

• At least three years of proven, strong, successful senior leadership and management experience in a secondary school
• Expertise in strategic and operational leadership across several key areas of school improvement
• A commitment to inclusion and a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding Recherchel and welfare of pupils
• Ability to inspire others and to create an ethos of high staff morale
• Experience of instilling high corporate standards, aspirations and outcomes among staff and pupils

Application Details

To apply for this vacancy, please visit our recruitment page: https://www.careers.thedeantrust.co.uk/

If you have any questions about the role or would like to book a place on a school tour, please contact Maxine Mills, HR Assistant, on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email.

School tour dates and times – Friday 16 January 2026 at 13:30 and Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 15:30.

Application closing date – Friday 30 January 2026 at 08:00 am.
Interview dates – Wednesday 11 February 2026 and Thursday 12 February 2026.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, including those from under‑represented groups and those with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre‑employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust.
We look forward to hearing from you.