Carrhill High School seek to appoint a Deputy Headteacher on a full time and permanent basis from April 2026. You will play a key role in shaping an exceptional school experience for every child. We need a driven, child-centred leader who can inspire staff, support our community and drive improvement at pace. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
The Job
- To work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on the strategic direction, vision and values of inclusive education.
- To lead the strategic planning, management, and evaluation of curriculum design and the quality of teaching for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (in partnership with the Assistant Headteacher Operational SENDCo), students with Safeguarding or attendance needs (in partnership with the Assistant Headteacher for PD, Safeguarding & Attendance), and all other students with identified barrier to learning (in partnership with the Assistant Headteacher Behaviour & Attitudes).
- To lead on curriculum assessment to ensure an offer that is fit for purpose and meets the needs for all students.
- To create, implement, monitor and where relevant contribute to the effective delivery of an ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
- Demonstrate an unrelenting commitment to providing the best educational experiences and opportunities for our students.
- Be aware of the changing educational environment and take account of national and local data, and the Ofsted inspection framework.
What are the job requirements?
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Experience at Assistant Head/Deputy Head or equivalent
- Proven success of raising achievement as a subject and senior leader across KS4
- Experience of monitoring, evaluation and review that provide performance data that can be used to improve the quality of teaching and learning
- Experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning in a whole school situation
About Carr Hill High School:
Carr Hill is situated in the market town of Kirkham in the Fylde, just over a mile from exit 3 of the M55 and with very easy transport links from a wide radius in the north west of England. Kirkham is just 9 miles from the coastal town of Lytham St Annes and an easy drive to the Lake District or Trough of Bowland. Kirkham is also served by Kirkham and Wesham train station.
The school is 11-16 and has an average of 180 students in each year group. Students come from over 25 different primary schools though there are a core group of feeder schools. Historically there are a significant number of army families due to the proximity of the barracks at Weeton which will have a new regiment in summer 2024. As the only state school in the immediate area, Carr Hill is a truly comprehensive school with a wide range of ability and social background.
We aim high at Carr Hill and expect high standards of behaviour and academic effort from all our pupils. We believe in encouraging our pupils to take responsibility for their actions, decisions and their future education to foster a culture of commitment to lifelong learning. We believe every pupil is an individual that can achieve extraordinary goals and we work hard for them to achieve these; however, we expect our pupils to work even harder for their future. This is their responsibility that we will support them with every step of the way.
At Carr Hill our mission is to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow. With a focus on pursuing excellence, we strive to create an inclusive environment where every student can achieve their full potential, through our Carr Hill values of ‘Commitment, Aspiration, Resilience and Respect.’
We are committed to the pursuit of outstanding teaching and learning alongside the highest possible academic, personal and moral standards. This commitment is built upon a shared belief in hard work, self-reflection and a culture of respect and support for others.
We expose our pupils to culture beyond their experience to build opportunities and develop a strong sense of self-worth and humility to make positive contributions now, and in the future, to the communities to which they belong.
About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):
EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.
Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.
Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:
- Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to government pension schemes.
- Free parking.
- Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
- Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.
Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com
We warmly welcome a visit to the school or an informal conversation prior to application. Please contact rwilson@carrhill-ept.com
Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.