Overview
Brentwood School and Community College, Cherry Lane, Sale, M33 4GY. Head Teacher - To commence January 2026 (or earlier if possible). Leadership Scale L24-L30 (£87,651 - £101,533). Full time 1.0 FTE. Permanent.
Brentwood is a friendly, safe and inclusive school and college where students are valued and feel a sense of belonging. It is a place where students needs are met with care, empathy and understanding. Our ethos is for all our students to gain the social, emotional and academic skills to facilitate optimum independence and happiness, and to reach their full potential as valued members of the community.
Students love attending this school. Their smiles fill the corridors with joy. From when they arrive in Year 7, until they leave the sixth form, students are supported and cared for by staff who understand their varied needs and abilities exceptionally well. Data and quotes from Ofsted and internal assessments are noted in context: Brentwood School Ofsted February 2025; Brentwood College Ofsted June 2022.
We are a special school and specialist FE college for young people with SLD, PMLD, autism and complex needs. We pride ourselves in being a caring, friendly organisation with high aspirations for all of our students. Brentwood School is an 11-19 maintained special school; Brentwood College is a post-19 independent specialist provider. In September 2025 we will have 190 students on roll (Brentwood School) and 26 students (Brentwood College). The Autumn Term will open a new extension to provide additional learning spaces and enable further expansion of our student intake. Students attend Brentwood from across Trafford and neighbouring local authorities. All of our students have an EHC plan and currently 42% of school students have free school meals. We aim to support all students to develop skills and learning for life, following an individualised approach with personalised strategies. Our staff are highly trained and skilled in specialisms to support students, and our vision is for all students to gain social, emotional and academic skills to support them into adulthood.
The school and college are co-located on the Brentwood site which provides state-of-the-art provision, including purpose-built classrooms, a hydrotherapy pool, light room, soft play area, music and drama studio, PMLD Hub, sensory garden, food technology room, life-skills room, bike track with adapted bikes and extensive outdoor areas. Students also benefit from access to our Forest School and horticulture areas. From September 2025 we will also offer a specialist unit for our highest need students.
What We Need From a Headteacher
We are looking for a caring, passionate, enthusiastic leader who is committed to the development of young people to be the best they can be.
What We Are Offering a Headteacher
Brentwood offers a state-of-the-art purpose-built school and college, highly skilled and committed staff, a dynamic senior leadership team, a superb community of parents and carers, highly supportive governors and, most importantly, our wonderful students.
If you are ready for a new challenge providing the best outcomes for Brentwood students, please consider applying for the post.
If you require further information, please refer to our main website, which will link you to both the school and college websites: www.brentwoodschoolandcollege.co.uk
Visits to the school and college can be arranged by contacting Jude Lomas by email. Please send applications via email to Brentwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post you have applied for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. The 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.
Closing date for applications Monday 3 November 2025 at 9.00 am
Shortlisting - Thursday 6 November 2025
Interviews - Thursday 13 September and Friday 14 September 2025
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