Assistant Headteacher - Key Stage 3

Assistant Headteacher – Ashton on Mersey School

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Assistant Headteacher to join a successful senior leadership team at Ashton on Mersey School.

• Key Stage 3
• Start Date:
  
  1 September 2026
• Position: ISR L12 L16 (Assistant Headteacher)
• Salary: £67,898 – £75,049 per annum
• Working Pattern:
  Full Time, Monday-Friday
• Permanent
• Benefits:
  Teachers’ Pension Scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership, High Street Benefits and Discounts, Annual flu jabs, Access to enhanced family‑friendly policies, Preferential admission for children of colleagues

Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. It offers an ambitious co‑produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to full A‑Level and vocational qualification offer at Key Stage 5. The school has a reputation for securing year‑on‑year examination results that are consistently strong. Modern, high‑quality facilities with the latest technology solutions, sports facilities, and an exceptional character and personal development programme are available.

The Dean Trust provides professional learning through the Believe Learning Institute, Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT, and partners with national and international organisations such as Sale Sharks and Manchester United Football Club.

• Drive forward continual school improvement at Ashton on Mersey School.
• Lead and manage Key Stage 3.
• Lead pastoral teams, systems and processes.
• Safeguard pupils and staff.
• Research, develop and implement pedagogy.
• Develop and deliver curriculum.
• Establish positive and enriching relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents/carers.

• Significant leadership experience within a secondary school.
• Proven record of excellent examination results as a leader.
• Knowledge and understanding of current educational issues, particularly inclusion, and ability to respond strategically.
• Unwavering commitment to improving the life‑chances of young people.
• High expectations and aspirations for all colleagues and pupils.

To apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page  If you have any questions about the role or would like to book a place on a school tour, please contact Maxine Mills, HR Assistant on  or email ma

School tour dates and times:
Friday 6 March 2026 at 13:30 pm
Monday 9 March 2026 at 9:30 am

Interviews:
Friday 13 March 2026 at 8:00 am
Wednesday 25 March 2026 and Thursday 26 March 2026

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from under‑represented groups and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre‑employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

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