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Assistant Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Behaviour Lead
Barlows Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 9EH27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 5 - Leadership 10
What skills and experience we're looking for
This post, which is to commence from 1st September 2026, is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated candidate who is willing to contribute to and continue the positive and nurturing culture of our school. You must be passionate about the wellbeing of our whole community, championing inclusion and kindness in everything you do. Our school believes this is how children can succeed to the best of their abilities. The children, staff and board of governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual who will embrace the challenge, put children at the heart of a clear vision for the future, and will build upon the strong record of progress the school has achieved working in partnership with the senior Leadership Team and Board of Governors.
What the school offers its staff
Barlows Primary School is a community school situated in the heart of Fazakerley in the city of Liverpool The school has been at the centre of the local community for many years and we pride ourselves on firmly holding the pupils’ best interests at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to provide high quality learning in an inclusive, nurturing environment for all our pupils. At the end of their learning journey with us, we want our pupils to be well rounded individuals who can thrive in the next stage of their education.
Our ethos promotes development of academic and emotional intelligence in all our pupils, enabling the breaking down of any barriers they may face. Through opening the door to lifelong learning beyond the classroom, we strive to empower each child to achieve to the best of their ability. Displaying the opportunities available later in life supports children to succeed now and in the future.
We are also currently an Apple Regional Training Centre.
Further information about the job
Commitment to the development of children through prioritising children's learning, through working with and learning alongside other professionals.
Commitment and prioritising staff professional and personal development
Can demonstrate a robust, innovative and realistic approach to financial planning
Be able to lead and support in the facilitation of all children attending school
Can understand the needs of the varied demographic of our community.
Can bring innovation and fresh ideas to further improve our school.
Enthused to work collaboratively with our Governing Body
Proven record of successful leadership and management experience in a school.
Excellent behaviour management
Be inspiring and aspirational, role modelling positivity to the school community.
Be pro-active in exploring and executing ideas that can enable Barlows Primary School to grow from strength to strength.
Must be committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour, attainment and expectations of pupils and staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and Qualifications check.
Online Search
As part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. If you are successfully shortlisted and there is anything you wish to make us aware of, prior to the search being completed, please contact Val Wright via j.applications@barlows.liverpool.sch.uk / 0151 525 2751 prior to interview.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Barlows Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 441 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Barlows Primary School website
- Email address
- j.applications@barlows.liverpool.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 525 2751
About the school
Barlows Primary School is a community school situated in the heart of Fazakerley in the city of Liverpool The school has been at the centre of the local community for many years and we pride ourselves on firmly holding the pupils’ best interests at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to provide high quality learning in an inclusive, nurturing environment for all our pupils. At the end of their learning journey with us, we want our pupils to be well rounded individuals who can thrive in the next stage of their education.
Our ethos promotes development of academic and emotional intelligence in all our pupils, enabling the breaking down of any barriers they may face. Through opening the door to lifelong learning beyond the classroom, we strive to empower each child to achieve to the best of their ability. Displaying the opportunities available later in life supports children to succeed now and in the future. This is evidenced by our last Ofsted inspection (September 2019), ‘The. school supports pupils’ personal development extremely well. Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe and healthy. They learn the importance of resilience, and this helps them to become confident learners. Pupils also learn the importance of tolerance and respect.’
Arranging a visit to Barlows Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.applications@barlows.liverpool.sch.uk.
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