Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time Number of Positions: 1 Qualifications Required: QTS Start Date: 23rd February 2026 Salary: £64,691 - £71,330 per annum We currently have an exciting opportunity for Deputy Headteacher with responsibility for: Safeguarding, one key Ofsted area and one core curriculum area to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School. This is a permanent, full time leadership role. This role attracts a salary on the Leadership Scale, points 10-14 with a value of £64,691 - £71,330. We’re looking for: A committed and experienced educational professional to work with the Headteacher, governors, trustees and the wider school community to effectively establish, develop and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction. This role requires someone with strong understanding of strategies to effectively deliver the school curriculum and develop effective Teaching, Learning and Assessment practice within a school. This Deputy Headteacher position will include with a small teaching commitment and play a key role in driving forward our School Improvement Plan, particularly with a focus on Post-16 provision and other significant strategic areas. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of improving outcomes for all students, especially those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable students, and those with SEND. Main purpose of the job: To provide excellent leadership and management to embed the vision and values of the Trust and to secure the highest possible outcomes for students across the school. In addition to those professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, the post holder’s key responsibilities will include: To provide excellent leadership and management to embed the vision and values of the Trust and to secure the highest possible outcomes for students across the school To take full responsibility for leading and managing aspects of the school under the overall direction of the Headteacher and take full responsibility for the school in the absence of the Headteacher To promote a shared collective vision across the school enthusing, inspiring and motivating the whole school community so that all students experience a positive and enriching school life. To ensure that the school is a safe, orderly and inclusive environment that engages students effectively and supports their learning To establish and sustain high quality expert teaching across all subject areas within school, drawing on national research and evidence informed understanding of effective teaching and how students learn. To ensure effective management & deployment of staff to maximise student achievement & attainment paying due attention to appropriate workload and work life balance To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description. About the Candidate Working for Prospere Learning Trust Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including. High quality CPD for all roles Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff (support staff) Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible Mental Health First Aid in every school Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk Pear Tree High School Pear Tree High School is a brand new specialist support school which sits in the heart of Cheadle Hulme. The school aim is to work in partnership with parents and carers, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and other agencies to provide exceptional education for all. The school commitment involves harnessing the resources of our school, Trust, and wider community to help students realise their full potential and make outstanding progress. The new purpose-built SEND school site delivers state-of-the-art facilities which provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of all students and young adults. These facilities are designed to suit the changing needs of pupils from key stage three through to post 16. The curriculum is structured to equip young people with a significant learning need with the skills to thrive both at Pear Tree and as they progress to college and employment. The organisation of the curriculum reflects the needs of all students. Beyond the academic curriculum, experiences enhance pupils’ skills enabling them to understand the wider world so they can become effective citizens. Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.peartreeschool.org.uk/ About Us To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/propserecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1065&isPreview=Yes&advert=external&source=MCC If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation