Assistant Headteacher

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Further details are available from the School by clicking on the following link : Job Vacancies – Bluebell Park School

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.

Completed application forms to jeanette.gallivan@knowsley.gov.uk

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Assistant Headteacher

Leadership Pay Scale: 12-16

(£67,898-£75,049)

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 andPMLD. Some of whom exhibit challenging behaviour and some who have highmedical 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 5th 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.

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