Assistant Headteacher

Salary:                         ISR L12-L16 - Assistant Headteacher

Start Date:                 1st September 2025

Working Pattern:       Full Time, Monday-Friday

Contract:                    Permanent

Benefits available at The Dean Trust

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
•  24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•  Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership
•   High Street Benefits and Discounts
• Annual flu jabs
• Access to enhanced family friendly policies
• Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join a successful senior leadership team at Ashton on Mersey School. The trust’s vision is for all our pupils to believe in themselves, achieve their potential and succeed in their journey through life. The successful candidate will share this vision whilst driving forward continual school improvement at Ashton on Mersey School.

Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our school community. The school has:

• An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form.
• A reputation for securing year on year examination results that are consistently strong.
• Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country.
• An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
• A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour.
•  Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site.
• World class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners including Manchester United Football Club with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years.

This exciting opportunity will focus upon the leadership of Teaching, Learning and Assessment. We are looking for an individual who has the character and drive to make a real difference in one of our school communities, and across the trust, leading and managing areas such as:

• Pedagogical research, development and implementation
• Quality assurance systems and processes
• Pupil Progress and Assessment
• Examinations
• Curriculum development

Applications are welcomed from leaders who can demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience within a secondary school
•  Impact as a leader; including a proven record of excellent examination results.
• An ability to establish positive and enriching relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents/carers.
•  A knowledge and understanding of current educational issues, particularly in relation to inclusion, and the ability to respond to them strategically.
• An unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young people.
• High expectations and aspirations for all colleagues and pupils.

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page careers.thedeantrust.co.uk.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to book a place on a school tour as scheduled below, please contact Maxine Mills HR Assistant on 0161 973 1179 Option 6 or email recruitment@thedeantrust.co.uk.

• School tour dates and times:

Thursday 13th February 2025 4:30pm

Tuesday 25th February 2025 9.00am

• Application closing date:

Friday 28th February 2025

• Interviews:

Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th March 2025

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check