Deputy Headteacher

Are you looking for an exciting challenge and an opportunity to make a difference as a Deputy Headteacher? Do you thrive in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and pupil-centred education?

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to support in leading our dynamic team at Sandbrook Community Primary School. If you are an individual who is versatile and keen to learn and develop, then we encourage your application. We hope to appoint somebody who is passionately invested in their work and sustains a culture within which we coach, challenge and innovate to produce the very best educational experience for children.

Joining Sandbrook Community Primary School provides an opportunity to be a valued member of an adaptive team. As the Deputy Headteacher, you have the chance to positively influence the lives of young children during their formative years. You play a pivotal role in shaping their academic abilities, social skills, and overall development.

The Watergrove Trust comprises nine schools, six primary and three secondary, each bringing their own special qualities and expertise to share. It is not only excellent educational practice which is available within the Watergrove Trust, but resources too. Coordinated by a strong support team, the Watergrove Trust is the largest and most successful trust in the Rochdale area.

We can offer you

• The opportunity to join a hardworking, dedicated team who have a committed desire to deliver improvement across the school.
• Supportive and collaborative improvement network across the Watergrove Trust
• Enthusiastic, inquisitive and friendly children
• A commitment to your professional development

To apply for this position please complete our online application form by the following date and time: Thursday 30th April 2026 at 23:59pm

Shortlisting will take place soon after with interviews planned for Thursday 7th May 2026.

Please apply here: https://www.watergrovetrust.co.uk/vacancies/deputy-headteacher/

Please be aware that if you are shortlisted for an interview that references (and a basic online search check) will be sought.

‘At Watergrove Trust we believe that every child has great potential and we want to work together, as a team, to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil that potential. If you share this belief and would like to play a key role in enhancing the lives of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to pre-employment clearances including enhanced Disclosure & Barring and Childcare Disqualification Check.

The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Thank you in advance for your application. Please note we will only contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven’t heard from us by the interview date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.