Start Date: 1 st September 2026 Westwood Park Primary School is entering an exciting new chapter with the appointment of a new headteacher from January 2026. We are now seeking a dynamic, committed and inspirational deputy headteacher to join our leadership team and help shape the future of our school. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Dream, believe, achieve together. This ethos underpins everything we do from our curriculum to our relationships and we are looking for a leader who shares this vision and can help bring it to life across the school community. We are looking for someone who: Has a track record of excellent classroom practice and school improvement. Can lead and manage change with vision and empathy. Is committed to the development of the whole child and is committed to driving inclusion in the school. Has strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships across the school community. Will work in close partnership with the new Headteacher to drive forward our strategic priorities and school improvement plans. In return, we offer: A welcoming and inclusive school community. Enthusiastic children who love learning. A supportive Governing Body and dedicated staff team. Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. The chance to be part of a new leadership era at Westwood Park. To learn more about our school, please visit www.westwoodpark.org.uk We welcome and encourage candidates to visit our school. Please contact the school office on 0161 789 2598 to arrange a visit. Interview Process: Lesson observations: 21 st / 22 nd January 2026 Interviews: 27 th January 2026 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages ! Continuous Service commitment New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page.. Guaranteed Assessment Schemes We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme page.. Privacy Statement and Data Protection Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr .