Deputy Headteacher

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Lancashire County Council View all jobs

• Preston


• Permanent


• Full-time

6 hours ago

Location

PENWORTHAM GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL

Cop Lane , Penwortham , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 0SR

Tel:

School website:

Roll: 801

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Are you an ambitious, values-driven senior leader ready for your next challenge?

The Governing Body of Penwortham Girls' High School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion and Achievement to join our Senior Leadership Team. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the school's strategic approach to achievement, inclusion and Pupil Premium and make a significant contribution to the next stage of our development.

Working closely with the Headteacher, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for achievement across the school, sustaining and strengthening high achievement for all students. They will work with leaders at all levels to ensure that students do well, are well supported and have every opportunity to belong, achieve and thrive.

We are looking for an inspirational and compassionate leader with a strong track record of school improvement, high expectations for every student and the ability to support, challenge and develop others. With our new school building opening in January 2027, this is an exciting time to join a successful and ambitious school and play a key role in shaping the next stage of our journey.

Please refer to the school-specific and generic job descriptions and person specification for further information about the role.

Please note that the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and online checks.

The closing date is Friday 25 September 2026 at 12 noon.

Interviews will take place on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th October 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please contact Mrs Sharon Hall via email s.hall@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application forms from Lancashire County Council website or the school website. Deputy Headteacher Application

C/O Headteacher's PA

Penwortham Girls' High School

Cop Lane, Penwortham

PR1 0SR

recruitment@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Are you an ambitious, values-driven senior leader ready for your next challenge?
The Governing Body of Penwortham Girls' High School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion and Achievement to join our Senior Leadership Team. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the school's strategic approach to achievement, inclusion and Pupil Premium and make a significant contribution to the next stage of our development.
Working closely with the Headteacher, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for achievement across the school, sustaining and strengthening high achievement for all students. They will work with leaders at all levels to ensure that students do well, are well supported and have every opportunity to belong, achieve and thrive.
We are looking for an inspirational and compassionate leader with a strong track record of school improvement, high expectations for every student and the ability to support, challenge and develop others. With our new school building opening in January 2027, this is an exciting time to join a successful and ambitious school and play a key role in shaping the next stage of our journey.