Assistant Headteacher

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher at Bluebell Park School to lead a department and oversee curriculum development. Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for high quality teaching. The role offers the opportunity to work with enthusiastic pupils and a supportive leadership team. Candidates must demonstrate commitment and drive to improve educational outcomes while adhering to safeguarding standards. Applications are to be made via form and succinct letter to the Headteacher.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

CPD opportunities

Engaged and motivated pupils

Qualifications

• Inspirational and experienced leader with a commitment to outstanding education.
• Proven track record in curriculum development.
• Ability to manage and support a department.

Responsibilities

• Lead a department and oversee curriculum development.
• Ensure outstanding education for pupils.
• Collaborate across multi-agency teams.

Skills

Leadership

High quality teaching

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

To commence: Spring term 2026 or as soon as possible

Bluebell Park provides Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post 16 provision for 217 pupils with severe and complex learning needs. This includes pupils with Autism and PMLD. Some of whom exhibit challenging behaviour and some who have high medical needs. All pupils have an EHCP.

We are looking for an inspirational and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team on our journey towards becoming an outstanding school. We want an outstanding practitioner with a passion for high quality teaching and learning to support our pupils to achieve the best possible educational outcomes.

The Assistant Headteacher will:

• Have a teaching commitment and be responsible for a department within the school
• Have a specific whole school responsibility for Curriculum and will work in collaboration with the deputy head teacher to drive our curriculum development
• Assume the responsibility for day-to-day management of the department
• Be committed to providing outstanding education for our pupils through working collaboratively across multi-agency teams

We can offer:

• Exceptional pupils who are enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn
• Becoming part of a friendly, supportive and ambitious leadership team
• A programme of support through induction and ongoing CPD opportunities

If you are ambitious, committed, highly motivated, have high expectations and can make a real difference to the life of our pupils we want to hear from you.

School visits are welcomed please contact the school office – 0151 477 8350 from 5 th January 2026 to arrange a visit

Bluebell Park is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022.

Applications are by application form and a succinct letter [ no more than 2 sides] to the Headteacher stating how you meet the responsibilities in the job description and necessary qualifications in the person specification.