Assistant Headteacher - PMLD School
18 days ago
Liverpool
Assistant Headteacher – PMLD School\nLocation: Liverpool\nSalary: £45,000 – £50,000 | Full Time (40 hours per week)\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are recruiting an experienced and strategic Assistant Headteacher for a specialist school in Liverpool supporting pupils aged 8–19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex needs, and associated social, emotional, interaction, and sensory needs.\n\nThis is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven professional who can lead behaviour, attendance, personal development, and pupil wellbeing, while also contributing to curriculum development, teaching quality, and whole-school improvement.\n\nThe successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all pupils receive a high-quality, broad, balanced, and coherent education within a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nFoster a school culture promoting inclusion, dignity, resilience, and high expectations\n\nLead and develop behaviour management, attendance strategies, and personal development programmes\n\nOversee and support curriculum development, teaching quality, and pupil achievement across the school\n\nEnsure robust implementation of safeguarding and child protection procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025\n\nMonitor and analyse behaviour and attendance data to inform targeted interventions\n\nPromote trauma-informed, therapeutic approaches to support pupils’ complex needs\n\nCoordinate pastoral systems to strengthen pupil wellbeing and resilience\n\nSupport and train staff in behaviour management, safeguarding, and inclusive practice\n\nContribute to school improvement planning and compliance with Independent School Standards\n\nMaintain accurate safeguarding, attendance, and behaviour records\n\nWork collaboratively with families, external professionals, and multi-agency partners\n\nContribute to budget planning related to pastoral care and behaviour support\n\nThe Successful Candidate Will:\n\nBe a current Senior Leader seeking their next challenge\n\nDemonstrate a strong track record of school improvement and pastoral leadership\n\nHave extensive understanding of the Ofsted framework and Independent School Standards\n\nShow clear leadership experience in safeguarding and staff management\n\nBe highly skilled in leading whole-school behaviour systems and positive culture\n\nHave experience in curriculum development or strategic curriculum oversight\n\nDemonstrate strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice\n\nEvidence a secure understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education\n\nHold QTS or QTLS (essential)\n\nBenefits\n\nNEST enhanced pension scheme\n\nStaff referral bonus (split £500 with a friend)\n\nEnhanced maternity and paternity pay\n\nAccess to a Blue Light discount card\n\nFully funded training and qualifications\n\nEnhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications\n\nEmployee wellbeing scheme and retail discounts\n\nLife assurance\n\nWhy Apply?\n\nJoin a specialist setting making a meaningful difference to pupils with complex needs\n\nLead within a therapeutic, trauma-informed culture\n\nOpportunity to shape behaviour, attendance, and curriculum strategy at senior level\n\nClear scope for further leadership progression\n\nINDTEP