Hiring: Assistant Headteacher (Part Time)

Job description

Job Description

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Job Title: Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum Location: Belmont School (multi-site role working across Belmont Primary School, BB4 7LJ and Belmont Secondary School, BB4 6RX) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday Salary: £57,750.00 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: January 2027 (or earlier if possible) UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
Please note: This is a multi site role working across Belmont Primary School, Rossendale, BB4 7LJ and Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX, providing curriculum leadership for students aged 5 to 16 years across both schools.
About the Role
Are you an experienced and visionary senior leader ready to shape an ambitious, life-changing curriculum across both primary and secondary specialist education?
This is a unique opportunity to join Belmont as Deputy Headteacher, Curriculum, leading the strategic development of teaching, learning and curriculum provision across both Belmont Primary School and Belmont Secondary School. Working across two sites, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the educational journey of students aged 5 to 16, ensuring every child has access to an engaging, inclusive and aspirational learning experience.
Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will drive excellence in curriculum design, teaching, assessment and student outcomes across both settings. Your leadership will help create a seamless and meaningful learning pathway, enabling students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. \You'll bring together the strengths of both schools, championing high standards while recognising the distinct needs of primary and secondary learners. From developing innovative curriculum pathways and raising the quality of teaching, to empowering colleagues and enhancing assessment practices, your influence will be felt across every stage of a student's journey.
If you're passionate about transforming education, inspiring teams and helping young people achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing

Lead the curriculum strategy across Belmont Primary School and Belmont Secondary School, ensuring provision is ambitious, inclusive and responsive to students with SEMH
Provide visible leadership across both school sites, building strong relationships with staff and ensuring consistency in curriculum expectations and practice
Drive the quality of teaching and learning across both schools, using observations, learning walks, work scrutiny and professional dialogue to promote consistently high standards
Lead assessment, progress tracking and data analysis, ensuring student progress is understood across different ages, stages and curriculum pathways
Develop, coach and inspire teachers, Subject Leaders and support colleagues, creating a culture of high expectations, professional development and continuous improvement
Lead curriculum planning and organisation across both settings, including appropriate pathways, timetabling, staffing and effective use of resources
Line manage Subject Leaders, the Assistant Head Inclusion and Assistant Head Outcomes, providing appropriate challenge, guidance and support
Work alongside the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership Team on school improvement, self evaluation, financial planning and strategic priorities across both schools

What We're Looking For
You'll be an experienced and credible education leader who understands that an exceptional curriculum should create opportunity, raise aspirations and provide a meaningful pathway for every student.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Significant teaching experience alongside senior leadership experience within an SLT
Strong knowledge and experience of curriculum design, development and implementation
The ability to provide effective leadership across two separate school sites
An understanding of curriculum progression across primary and secondary age groups
A successful track record of improving teaching and learning
Experience using assessment, progress data and evidence to drive improvement and improve student outcomes
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, challenge, motivate and develop others
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively across two settings
Confidence working strategically while remaining visible and connected to classroom practice
A genuine commitment to improving opportunities and outcomes for students with SEMH needs
Experience within a specialist or alternative provision setting would be advantageous, as would expe

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lancaster

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English