Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Headteacher to join our fantastic team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School with key strategic and operational responsibilities linked to Curriculum, Teaching & Learning.

This is a permanent post working on leadership terms payscale L9-L13, starting salary is 63,070 per annum.

We are seeking an inspirational and highly skilled Deputy Headteacher with a strong commitment to curriculum quality, teaching excellence and inclusive practice. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key strategic role in shaping the educational direction of the school while remaining firmly rooted in day-to-day teaching and learning. There will be a regular teaching commitment of approximately 1.5 days per week.



This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about evidence-informed practice, specialist pedagogy, and developing others to secure the very best outcomes for pupils with complex needs. In the absence of the Headteacher, the Deputy Headteacher may be asked to take full responsibility for the leadership and management of the school.

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Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Teaching Excellence:

Drive high-quality teaching across all subjects, informed by research and best practice. Ensure pupils access a broad, coherent, and enriching curriculum tailored to their needs. Promote literacy and reading across the school and lead interventions to raise achievement.

Leadership & Culture:

Establish and sustain a positive, inclusive school ethos. Uphold ambitious standards for all pupils, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next steps. Lead professional development, coaching, and mentoring to build staff expertise.

Organisational Effectiveness

Support strategic planning and school improvement priorities. Manage resources effectively and ensure robust systems and processes are in place. Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies.

We are looking for a leader who:

Has a proven track record of improving curriculum quality and teaching standards. Is passionate about inclusive education and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND. Can inspire and motivate staff, pupils, and the wider school community. Demonstrates resilience, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

How to apply

Please follow the online application process to be considered, interviews will take place late Jan/early Feb.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses

Generous Pension Contribution

- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff

Good holidays

teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document;

non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave

plus bank holidays,

increasing to 31 days

with 5 years' service

Cyclescheme

- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free

Employee Assistance Programmes

- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines

Credit Union

- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans

Flexible working options

- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible

Mental Health First Aid

in every school

Blue Light Card

- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more

bYond cashback card

- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Prospect House Primary School

Prospect House is a new free special primary school in Higher Blackley, North Manchester. The school is the first school in the Trust to be open north of the city offering places for children with very significant learning needs and other associated additional needs, aged 3 11 years old. The brand new purpose built site offers specialist facilities including a state-of-the-art hydropool including changing room to pool hoisting, ASC friendly classrooms and corridors, Food Technology Room, Library, Immersive Learning Room, Sensory Regulation Room, Parent Room, Pets as Therapy Dogs (Alfie and Ovie) and two KuneKune Pigs (Sebastian and Dolores).


Prospect House was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted,

'Prospect House provides an inspiring learning environment in which pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. Pupils are extremely happy and safe. Leaders and staff have created a respectful and nurturing school where everybody matters.' Ofsted 2023


Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.prospecthouse.school/

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.


Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.


Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you've lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk