Job Description

Salary: 67,898 to 76,772 per annum

Grade: L 12-17

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire, Brooklands School

Deputy Headteacher
Location: Brooklands Community Special School, Burnside Avenue, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DB
Fulltime Permanent
September 2026 earlier if possible
Closing Date for Applications: 12 February 2026
Interview Dates: 19 & 20 February 2026

L12 - L17


Brooklands Community Special School is a specialist school providing high quality education for pupils with a wide range of complex needs. Our pupils are aged from 4 - 19. At Brooklands we take pride in our pupils. Their learning is our priority and is central to our vision, our purpose and our actions. We recognise the special talents and skills that they bring to our community, and with great knowledge and expertise, we work to ensure they achieve all that they can.


We are excited to welcome a Deputy Headteacher at a time of change and development in our school.


If you are the right person for us, you will have:
A commitment to prioritising relationships and excellence in all areas of your work
Proven leadership qualities in order to lead with integrity, empathy and confidence, placing pupil wellbeing and success at the heart of every decision Continue to ensure a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where pupils feel valued, heard and are supported to reach their full potential
Communicate with warmth and clarity, developing strong relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and professionals
The vision and enthusiasm to further improve our school, in particular to drive our highly personalised and dynamic curriculum
A successful school improvement track record of driving excellence in teaching and learning
A commitment to the professional development of all staff
An outstanding classroom practitioner, and the ability to model this in a range of classes throughout school


In return we offer:
A school with relationships at its core
A warm and welcoming school with pupils who enjoy learning
An inclusive school which strives to meet the needs of all our children and young people
A team of dedicated and committed staff, led by a dynamic Headteacher and Governors who are willing to learn and develop with you
An excellent opportunity for you to make a difference at our school


Brooklands is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for appointment to this post.


Visits to School: 22 & 23 January 2026 We welcome visits to school. To arrange a visit on either of the above dates, please contact Samantha Good, SBM, on 01756 794028 admin@brooklands.n-yorks.sch.uk

Key documents

Job description.docx

Key dates

Closing date: 12th February 2026

Interview dates: 19th and 20th February 2026

Start date: September 2026

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Deputy Headteacher

Salary:

67,898 - 76,772

Posted:

02/01/2026

Closing date:

12/02/2026

Closing time:

23:59