Our context

• FSM6 65%; SEN support 27%; EHC plans 12.8%; resourced SEMH provision.
• Ofsted (most recently published): Good overall; Leadership & Management Outstanding; Behaviour & Attitudes Outstanding; Quality of Education Good; Early Years Good.
• Current school improvement priorities (selected): raising foundational knowledge and literacy for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND; refining curriculum implementation and assessment; strengthening EYFS and personal development.

Key responsibilities

• Deputise for the Headteacher and make strategic/operational decisions in their absence.
• Lead the implementation and coherence of a knowledge‑rich, inclusive whole‑school curriculum that sequences disciplinary knowledge and supports depth of learning.
• Oversee assessment systems so they are valid, proportionate and used consistently by staff to identify pupils’ readiness to deepen learning and to close gaps.
• Lead quality assurance (lesson visits, work scrutiny, pupil voice) to secure consistently high teaching standards and measurable impact on outcomes.
• Develop and line‑manage middle leaders; build capacity in subject leadership and professional networks across the Trust.
• Drive inclusive practice for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, ensuring statutory duties are met, personalised approaches are coherent and progress is monitored.
• Lead on staff development that is classroom‑focussed, short‑cycle and linked to school improvement priorities.
• Support attendance, behaviour and wider pupil welfare strategies that sustain the school’s ‘ready, respectful, safe’ culture.
• Contribute to governance reporting, safeguarding, health & safety and other statutory duties.

Person specification — essential

• Qualified teacher (QTS) with substantial recent classroom practice.
• Proven leadership experience with a demonstrable impact on pupil outcomes — particularly in literacy and for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND.
• Strong curriculum and assessment knowledge: can translate intent into sequenced lessons and reliable assessment that teachers use to deepen learning.
• Experience leading or line‑managing teachers and middle leaders; skilled coach/mentor.
• Knowledge and practical experience of inclusive provision and the graduated approach for pupils with SEND, including liaison over EHC plans and SEMH provision.
• Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to build productive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external partners.
• Commitment to Oak Trees MAT values (Collaboration, Expression, Citizenship, Inspiration) and to character education that promotes human flourishing.
• Previous senior leadership experience as an Assistant/Deputy Headteacher.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a MAT and of system leadership across schools.
• NPQ or similar senior leadership qualification.

We will offer

• Supportive senior leaders, a clear improvement plan to work from, and a strong commitment to staff well‑being and workload management.
• The opportunity to influence a school serving a high‑need community and to make a measurable difference to pupils’ life chances.

Safer recruitment
Egremont Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and other pre‑employment checks.

How to apply

• Please apply on My New Term and include a supporting letter, referencing the person specification. No more than two A4 sides please.

Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 11th May 2026

Interviews: week commencing Monday 18th May 2026

Please tell us in advance if you require any reasonable adjustments for interview.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will be conducted by the Headteacher. Please email schooloffice@egremont.wirral.sch.uk to book onto one of the visits detailed below:

Monday 4^th May at 4pm

Tuesday 5^th May at 9am