Beechcliffe School (Keighley site)
Bradford
£63,069 - £69,595 per year
Salary:
L9 - L13
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
3 October 2025
Job overview
'CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay'.
Beechcliffe Keighley has consistently been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted for over 10 years and is now part of the esteemed Carlton Academy Trust where every school is rated as Good or Outstanding. Established in 2019, Carlton Academy Trust emerged from the outstanding success of Carlton Bolling, an inner-city Bradford secondary school. Today, we proudly oversee three secondary schools, three primary schools, and three special schools, collectively educating nearly 5000 students and employing almost 1,000 members of staff.
We are an over-subscribed school which meets the needs of 174 pupils who have severe or profound multiple learning difficulties and autism spectrum disorder. Many of our pupils have additional complex health, medical and or sensory needs.
Our school ethos is 'to provide opportunities within a broad and balanced, therapeutic curriculum so that each child can achieve success', and we do this through a variety of lessons and activities both in school and in the wider community. As well as structured teaching in the classroom, we have amazing facilities on site that include a hydrotherapy pool, a life skills room, specialist music, ICT and food technology rooms, a multi-sensory rebound area, and fully equipped sensory rooms. We promote outdoor learning through our forest school and in our sensory and wildlife gardens, at our allotment and within the local environment. Our pupils gain work experience at a local community café and attend courses at college, and we run both day and residential visits including participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to drive excellence in teaching and learning for students with SEND. As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive education, leading curriculum innovation, and inspiring staff development across our vibrant school community. If you are committed to high standards, professional integrity, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Employee welfare is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the 'Carlton Cares' programme, designed to support colleagues physical, mental and financial wellbeing. These benefits include a fully funded Health Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme, in addition to salary sacrifice and employee discount schemes.
Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust
We hope you are excited by this opportunity and if you think you have got what it takes, we would love to hear from applicants who share our values and ambition to deliver excellence for all to our students.
We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager:-
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Closing date for applications - 3rd October 2025
The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service. Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
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About Beechcliffe School (Keighley site)
Beechcliffe School (Keighley site)
Greenhead Lane, Utley, Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD20 6ED
United Kingdom
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