DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

MAYFIELD SPECIALIST SCHOOL
Gloucester Road , Chorley , Lancashire , PR7 3HN
Tel: 01257 263063
School website: www.chorleymayfield.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 130

Information

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced Deputy Headteacher with a proven track record in leading high quality education.
The ideal candidate will be child-centred, passionate about inclusive learning, and fully committed to our school values.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic leader who thrives on developing people, shaping a needs-led, child-focused curriculum, and securing outstanding outcomes for all pupils. Mayfield is a thriving special school in Chorley with 130 pupils aged 4-19. What sets us apart is the expert way we tailor our provision to meet the individual learning needs of every pupil.

At Mayfield, we firmly believe that children should lead their own learning at every stage of their journey. Our core principle is to maximise independence and equip pupils with meaningful life skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for adulthood.
With enthusiastic stakeholders and a strong vision for the future, this is a pivotal time for a new leader to join Mayfield and play a crucial role in shaping the school’s next phase of development. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

A proven track record of leadership in education, particularly in SEND settings.

A strong understanding of high-quality teaching and the Education Inspection Framework.

The ability to drive excellence in curriculum development and ensure learning is broad, relevant, and fully personalised.

A relentless focus on securing the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

If you are a motivated, forward-thinking leader with the ambition and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.

Key Dates:

Application Deadline: Noon, Wednesday 7th May

Shortlisting: Monday 12th May

Interviews: 19th & 20th May

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation 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.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying.
School visits are available by prior arrangement on the following dates:

31st March

22nd April

23rd April

To book a visit, please contact the school office on 01257 263063 or email at
reception@chorleymayfield.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a 3 page limit, font Arial, size 12, A4.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on Wednesday 7th May 2025.
Please ensure you receive an automated acknowledgement that your application has been received.

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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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