Assistant Headteacher

Bluebell Park School

Cawthorne Walk

Southdene

Kirkby

L32 3XP

Tel: 0151 477 8350

Email: bluebell.park@knowsley.gov.uk

Assistant Headteacher

Leadership Pay Scale: 12-16

(£67,897-£75,048)

To commence: 1st September 2026

Bluebell Park provides Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post 16 provision with 250 pupils on roll 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. 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 while leading and managing the primary department and PMLD learners within the school.
• Take on a whole-school leadership role focused on personal development, total communication strategy and whole school oversight of therapeutic and medical interventions alongside the headteacher.
• Oversee the daily operational management and strategic direction of the department.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering exceptional education by collaborating effectively with 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.

Applications are by application form and a succinct letter to the Headteacher stating how you meet the responsibilities in the job description and necessary qualifications in the person specification.

Application packs are available on the school website Bluebell Park School

Closing date and Shortlisting: Monday 27th April 2026 at 9.30am

Interviews: Week Commencing: 11th May 2026

School visits are welcomed the week commencing 13th April and 20th April 2026. Please contact the school office – 0151 477 8350 to arrange.

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.