Head of School (Merseyside) Full Time NEW

The start date will be from September 2026 (later if necessary) depending on the start date there will be a handover period.

About Us

The Birtenshaw Group is a Social Enterprise Business. That means that there are no shareholders and all profit is reinvested to enhance services or develop new ones.

We are committed to Transforming Lives for children and young adults with special educational needs and disability (SEND).

About This Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic leader with a proven track record.

Working in partnership with the Director: Education, the newly appointed Head of School will be expected to provide outstanding leadership of the school, promoting and securing a foundation in order to achieve high standards in all areas.

As Head of School you will be responsible for setting high aspirations and maintaining the highest standards of provision by creating a comprehensive development strategy that will provide staff with direction and encourage students to aim high.

Supported by the Director: Education, School Governing Board and the Board of Trustees, you will provide strong leadership to the school to ensure the delivery of outstanding education.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a motivational leader with a proven track record of educational development especially in the field of special educational needs and autism.

You will need to show commitment to our mission, aims and values.

We can offer

• A motivated and supportive senior leadership team and School Governing Board
• Dedicated, ambitious and caring staff who work hard to ensure learners have the best learning opportunities.
• Stimulating and innovative learning environments – indoors and outdoors

For further information visit www.birtenshaw.org.uk or to discuss the role or arrange a visit please contact Amy Standish (Director: Education) on 01204 304 230 or email at amy.standish@birtenshaw.org.uk.

Closing Date: 06/05/26 at 12 noon

Interviews: 20/05/26

All employees are required to commit to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of children and adults

The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to share and uphold this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.

All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.