Deputy Head Teacher

Job Title: Deputy Headteacher
Salary: Leadership Pay Range L15-L25
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 10th May 2026
Interview Date: Friday 15th May 2026
Start Date: September 2026

As deputy Head teacher you will be expected to input into the strategic planning of the school, contributing to quality assurance and whole school improvement. The successful individual will be a highly effective communicator who is kind, child-centred, and personable. You will possess the interpersonal skills necessary to build strong, trusting relationships with staff, parents, and pupils alike, ensuring that our vision for accessibility and excellence is shared and understood by all.

Castle Hill High School is a special school for students, aged 11 18, with significant and complex needs. We currently have 351 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2017, judged the school to be Outstanding. All students enjoy equality of opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ability, social background etc. Our aim is to provide an education which is relevant and worthwhile, preparing our students for the world of work and ensuring that they leave us as caring young adults who have developed positive attitudes and values and are respectful of others.
All students at Castle Hill have Education Health and Care Plans. Students’ specific needs include: communication and social interaction difficulties, cognition and learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.

Further information about the school can be found at our website: www.castlehill.stockport.sch.uk

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
This 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 successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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