Assistant Headteacher
Hope School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 2RY27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1 - L6
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a senior post within the school’s staffing structure which carries with it membership of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This post carries a teaching commitment as well as SLT responsibilities.
The post holder will:
- Support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher with the leadership and management of the school in order to promote effective education and care and contribute to the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.
- Be an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) discharging individual responsibilities to a high standard as well as supporting the work of the team at all times.
- Work closely with the Headteacher, SLT and colleagues to ensure the school is compliant with statutory regulation.
The post holder will have experience in:
• Supporting the management of systems, routines and processes to work effectively in line with legal requirements.
• Supporting the Quality of Education in the management, organisation and administration of the school, with a particular focus on student progress and exams.
• Working with the Headteacher and SLT to lead and manage strategic areas of school development.
• Be proactive in establishing communications which foster good relations with all stakeholders, external agencies, individuals and organisations and which, through consultation, seek their positive support and active involvement in the school.
• Ability to provide information and advice in accordance with Governance arrangements and support proper accountability processes throughout the school.
What the school offers its staff
Hope School are looking to recruit a new Assistant Headteacher. This is a tremendous opportunity for either an existing Assistant Headteacher or an experienced teacher with a proven record in school improvement and strong leadership skills, to JOIN this ‘outstanding’ school.
Hope is a modern purpose-built school with excellent facilities and has a committed staff team of 35. It is a friendly, warm, and welcoming school and is a Local Authority maintained special school for 69 children aged 5 to 11 years who have an Educational Health Care Plan due to their Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
Crucially the school has adopted attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils. Furthermore, the school operates a non-exclusion policy and since the school opened in 2002, no child has been excluded from the school. The school has built a formidable reputation and is recognised as being a Centre of Excellence both locally and nationally winning multiple awards for the work it does.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and resilient educator, enthused to work collaboratively with the Board of Governors and has good strategic and management skills. It is also essential candidates have an awareness and support the use of ATP and have the ability to further build and develop the school's strong foundations and reputation for educational and psychological innovation.
We would welcome applications from teacher or senior leaders, who have a commit to support children who have behaviours that may challenge to have the best outcomes possible.
For more information about Hope School and to look at our strategic overview and supporting information, please visit our website at: www.hopeschool-liverpool.co.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Hope School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. Copies of our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school website. Any appointment will be subject to appropriate references and enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.
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 Hope School
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 11
- School size
- 68 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hope School website
- Email address
- h.stewart@hope-school.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 363 3130
SEMH - Attachment & Trauma Informed Provision
Arranging a visit to Hope School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.stewart@hope-school.co.uk.
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