Head of School - Rowan High School

Rowan Park School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 0DB

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L24 - L28

What skills and experience we're looking for

Head of School - Rowan High School

L24 - L28 currently £91,158 - £100,540 (25/26)

We are seeking an exceptional and inspiring head of school to join our dedicated leadership team, working alongside the executive headteacher to make a profound and lasting difference for our pupils, their families, and the wider community.

Shortlisting will take place on: 6 May 2026

Interviews will take place on: 18 and 19 May 2026

Please see attached recruitment pack for further information.

What the school offers its staff

As part of Mersey View Learning Trust, at The Rowan Schools, we are committed to high-quality inclusive education, and we work collaboratively to secure the very best outcomes for every child and young person. Our core values of respect, integrity and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. This guides our culture, decision-making, and commitment to ensuring that everyone is valued, included, and able to succeed.

At Mersey View Learning Trust, we invest in our people, in their professional growth and well-being. We also offer comprehensive support with finance, operations, HR and school improvement. As a headteacher in our trust, you will also benefit from high-quality leadership development, coaching and expert support from our excellent school-improvement team.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of School Recruitment Pack (RHS) Final.pdf - 658 KB (opens in new tab)

About Rowan Park School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 317 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rowan Park School website
• Email address: sophie.lynch@merseyview.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rowan-park-school-liverpool

Rowan Park School and The Rowan Tree are part of the family of The Rowan Schools, which also includes Rowan High School. The Rowan Schools (split across three sites) are thriving, all-age special schools for children and young people aged 3–19 with a diverse range of needs. There are currently 327 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on knowing our pupils exceptionally well and we deliver a highly personalised, ambitious curriculum. Bespoke learning pathways enable every pupil to thrive and achieve exceptional outcomes.

Arranging a visit to Rowan Park School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sophie.lynch@merseyview.com.

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