Headteacher

For an application form please contact Martin Blair
Hays Leadership Appointments
Tel: 07908268091
Email: martin.blair@hays.com

Southport Learning Trust is a growing and dynamic Trust consisting of seven schools. At present our family consists of five secondary and two primary schools- Bedford Primary School, Birkdale High School, Greenbank High School, Kew Woods Primary School, Maghull High School, Meols Cop High School and Stanley High School.

Headteacher Advert – Range High School

Salary: L28-L34 (£100,540 - £116,456), starting salary negotiable dependent on experience

Start date: September 2026

Range High School is vibrant, ambitious and inclusive 11-18 school in Formby, Merseyside, where children flourish. With 920 students on roll, including 160 in 6th form, we challenge all students to excel academically and creatively. This is an exciting moment in the school’s journey as we seek an inspiring, future focused leader to take Range confidently into its next phase of excellence, following the retirement of its current Headteacher.

Range is defined by its blend of traditional values, high expectations and a calm, purposeful atmosphere. It is a school with great momentum, with great respect locally, valued by families and ready to move with confidence into its next chapter. The school has a strong culture, reputation and commitment to excellence, creating a robust platform on which to build. As our new Headteacher, you will have the opportunity to shape a clear strategic direction and build on established strengths with a talented team of staff eager to innovate and grow.

The school is part of Southport Learning Trust, an inspirational multi academy trust of 9 schools (6 secondary including 2 with 6th forms, 2 primary and 1 SEN) that stands at the forefront of educational excellence and community engagement. With strong collaboration at all levels, the work of the Trust is rooted in the core value of “Empowering Our Communities to Positively Impact The World” and is built on its four pillars – Academic Excellence, Realising Aspirations, Investing in our People and Inclusive Education, which enables students to have access to the highest quality of education.

Situated in the beautiful coastal town of Formby, Range benefits from excellent transport links to Liverpool and Manchester, making it an attractive base for leaders seeking high quality professional challenge within a thriving, well connected community. As part of Southport Learning Trust, you will join a strong and supportive network of schools across Sefton, where Headteachers work closely together to share expertise, align best practice and drive collective improvement. This collaborative culture ensures that, while you lead Range with autonomy and ambition, you will never lead in isolation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Deputy Headteacher or Head of School, with a proven track record of impact in a secondary setting, ready for their first headship. The successful candidate must be passionate about improving students’ life chances through the provision of the highest quality of education and committed to achieving excellent results. Range offers the ideal balance of strong foundations, professional respect and scope for strategic leadership. You will be able to make a significant and lasting impact: refining what already works well while driving the school forward with clarity, ambition and an unwavering focus on excellence.

For a confidential discussion about the role, to arrange a visit or to make an application, please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments.

T: 07908268091 E: martin.blair@hays.com.

Please do not use any online “APPLY” options.

Further details can also be found at www.hays.co.uk/vacancies/range-high-school

Closing Date: 8am, Monday 30th March

Interviews: 22nd and 23rd April

Start Date: September 2026

Range High School and Southport Learning Trust value equality and diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practises including satisfactory references and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Southport Learning Trust is committed to the wellbeing of all staff through continued professional development and a comprehensive Employee Wellbeing Assistance Programme.

Employee benefits include-

Generous local government pension scheme

Staff wellbeing package, cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and mileage expenses for travel

For a full overview of the role please refer to the job description.

Closing Date for Applications:

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.

A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

www.hays.co.uk/vacancies/range-high-school