Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: QTS and degree
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £67,898 - £75,049 per annum

 

We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher to join our team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

This is a permanent post on Leadership Terms, pay scale L12-L16 £67,898 - £75,049. The role is to start on 1st September 2026.

We are seeking an ambitious and resilient leader to play a key role in the next stage of the school’s improvement journey. Following its recent Ofsted inspection, MEA is entering a period of significant and rapid development.

We are seeking a committed professional who is motivated by challenge, driven by impact, and determined to secure the very best outcomes for all pupils.

As part of Prospere Learning Trust, you will benefit from a collaborative network of schools, high-quality professional development and a shared commitment to improving outcomes through excellent teaching.

Main purpose of the role:

  • To support the Headteacher and senior leadership team in securing rapid and sustained school improvement
  • To lead on key areas of school development, driving improvements in teaching, behaviour, attendance, inclusion and pupil outcomes
  • To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the school, supporting staff development and accountability
  • To contribute to the development and implementation of an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum
  • To play a central role in creating a positive, inclusive and orderly school culture where all pupils can thrive
  • To support the strategic direction of the school in line with the Trust’s vision of an 'Exceptional Education for All'

This role will suit a leader who is ready to take the next step in their career or an existing Assistant Headteacher seeking a new challenge.

It offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference within a school that is fully supported by an experienced Trust and committed leadership team. 
We’re looking for:
 
  • A dynamic and aspirational senior leader with a proven track record of impact in a secondary school setting
  • A strong advocate for high-quality teaching and learning, with the ability to support and develop staff to improve classroom practice
  • A resilient and solution-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-challenge environment
  • Experience of leading whole-school or significant areas of improvement (e.g. attendance, behaviour, curriculum, attendance, inclusion or outcomes)
  • A leader who can secure high standards of behaviour and foster a calm, purposeful learning environment
  • Someone who is committed to improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
  • An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, pupils, families and external partners
  • A team player who values collaboration and contributes positively to the wider Trust

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. 

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. 

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

  • We take time to listen and understand
  • We work together and trust each other
  • We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
  • We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
  • We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer: 

  • Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. 
  • A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. 
  • Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. 
  • Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. 
  • Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
  • A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. 
  • Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. 
 

 

 
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here


This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

 
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.  

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Location

, , Manchester, , United Kingdom

Job ID

8177