Deputy Headteacher

Ladybridge High School is a happy and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared as a school community.  We are focused on enabling our learners to achieve excellent academic outcomes whilst developing personal qualities that enable them to thrive in the future.  More information about our distinctive educational philosophy can be found here.

The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work.  We believe that year on year improvement is best achieved through strong relationships and high quality training opportunities. 

We are seeking to appoint a new Deputy Headteacher with the drive and determination to enable our school to step closer to the vision of the Ladybridge Trivium.  The successful candidate will jointly lead the school, ensuring knowledge sticks and promoting learning that is authentic and that connects with the world beyond the classroom.  A commitment to developing learners’ agency and independence is vital.

We have a strong belief that education is about more than great exam results.  Whilst achieving excellent outcomes at Key Stage Four is vital - we place equal importance on the provision of our arts curriculum, the development of our outdoor learning provision at Key Stage Three and cross-curricular project based learning that engages our local community.  

The specific responsibilities will be agreed following the appointment.  We wish to keep the responsibilities of the new Deputy Headteacher open to allow us to appoint the right candidate.  We wish to appoint a new Deputy Headteacher who has the ambition to be a Headteacher within the next three to four years.

Interested colleagues should complete the application form and submit, with a letter of application to outline how your experiences to date prepare you for this role.  In addition to this, please outline how a ‘Trivium’ approach to education can prepare learners both for their exams in Year 11 and for their life beyond school. 

Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted.

Deadline for application: Friday 15th November 2024 at 12.00pm

Shortlisting: Tuesday 19th November 2024

Interview dates: Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th November 2024

Please send completed applications via email to Miss M Johns, HR & Cover Manager at HR@ladybridgehigh.co.uk  

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.