Job Title: Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum
Location: Belmont School (multi-site role working across Belmont Primary School, BB4 7LJ and Belmont Secondary School, BB4 6RX)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: £57,750.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: January 2027 (or earlier if possible)
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
Please note: This is a multi site role working across Belmont Primary School, Rossendale, BB4 7LJ and Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX, providing curriculum leadership for students aged 5 to 16 years across both schools.
About the Role
Are you an experienced and visionary senior leader ready to shape an ambitious, life-changing curriculum across both primary and secondary specialist education?
This is a unique opportunity to join Belmont as Deputy Headteacher, Curriculum, leading the strategic development of teaching, learning and curriculum provision across both Belmont Primary School and Belmont Secondary School. Working across two sites, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the educational journey of students aged 5 to 16, ensuring every child has access to an engaging, inclusive and aspirational learning experience.
Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will drive excellence in curriculum design, teaching, assessment and student outcomes across both settings. Your leadership will help create a seamless and meaningful learning pathway, enabling students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
This is an exciting chance to make a lasting impact. You'll bring together the strengths of both schools, championing high standards while recognising the distinct needs of primary and secondary learners. From developing innovative curriculum pathways and raising the quality of teaching, to empowering colleagues and enhancing assessment practices, your influence will be felt across every stage of a student's journey.
If you're passionate about transforming education, inspiring teams and helping young people achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Lead the curriculum strategy across Belmont Primary School and Belmont Secondary School, ensuring provision is ambitious, inclusive and responsive to students with SEMH
Provide visible leadership across both school sites, building strong relationships with staff and ensuring consistency in curriculum expectations and practice
Drive the quality of teaching and learning across both schools, using observations, learning walks, work scrutiny and professional dialogue to promote consistently high standards
Lead assessment, progress tracking and data analysis, ensuring student progress is understood across different ages, stages and curriculum pathways
Develop, coach and inspire teachers, Subject Leaders and support colleagues, creating a culture of high expectations, professional development and continuous improvement
Lead curriculum planning and organisation across both settings, including appropriate pathways, timetabling, staffing and effective use of resources
Line manage Subject Leaders, the Assistant Head Inclusion and Assistant Head Outcomes, providing appropriate challenge, guidance and support
Work alongside the Headteacher and wider Senior Leadership Team on school improvement, self evaluation, financial planning and strategic priorities across both schools
What We're Looking For
You’ll be an experienced and credible education leader who understands that an exceptional curriculum should create opportunity, raise aspirations and provide a meaningful pathway for every student.
You’ll bring:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Significant teaching experience alongside senior leadership experience within an SLT
Strong knowledge and experience of curriculum design, development and implementation
The ability to provide effective leadership across two separate school sites
An understanding of curriculum progression across primary and secondary age groups
A successful track record of improving teaching and learning
Experience using assessment, progress data and evidence to drive improvement and improve student outcomes
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, challenge, motivate and develop others
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively across two settings
Confidence working strategically while remaining visible and connected to classroom practice
A genuine commitment to improving opportunities and outcomes for students with SEMH needs
Experience within a specialist or alternative provision setting would be advantageous, as would experience of whole school timetabling, PSHE and RSE leadership
A leadership qualification such as NPQSL, NPQH or equivalent would also be desirable
About Us
Belmont School is an independent specialist school providing education for boys aged 5–18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated complex behaviours. The school operates as one community across two phases: a Primary Phase in Rossendale for students aged 5–11 and a Secondary Phase in Rawtenstall for students aged 11–18.
At Belmont, we provide a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed environment where every student is understood, supported and encouraged to succeed. Through small classes, personalised learning pathways and therapeutic support, we help students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and resilience, and take pride in their achievements.
Our broad and ambitious curriculum provides opportunities for academic, vocational and creative development, alongside a strong focus on social development, independence and essential life skills. We work hard to nurture aspiration and equip our students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make a positive contribution to society and achieve a successful future.
With provision across both the Primary and Secondary phases, Belmont offers a genuinely joined-up educational journey, supporting students from their earliest years through to adulthood.
The school is easily commutable from Rawtenstall, Bury, Burnley and the surrounding areas.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running
Why Join Us?
We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Hundreds of UK and international discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Salary description
£57750.00 - £57750.00 per year