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Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Knotty Ash Primary School · Liverpool · Liverpool

Job description

Are you an ambitious and inspirational school leader with a passion for inclusion, high achievement and developing the whole child?

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated team and help lead the next stage of our journey. As a highly inclusive, one-form entry primary school and proud IQM Flagship School for Inclusion, we are committed to ensuring every child is known, valued and supported to thrive.

Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key strategic role in shaping teaching and learning, driving school improvement, and championing outstanding outcomes for all pupils. A particular focus of the role will be supporting SEND provision, developing our nurture offer, and helping to build leadership capacity across the school.


Looking for a leader who:

  • Has successful leadership experience within a primary school setting.
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for all pupils.
  • Can inspire, coach and develop colleagues to achieve excellence.
  • Shares our values of respect, collaboration, accountability, resilience and ambition.


Why join Knotty Ash Primary School?

  • A welcoming, family-oriented school community.
  • A strong culture of teamwork, collaboration and professional growth.
  • Excellent support from Lydiate Learning Trust.
  • High-quality CPD, coaching and leadership development opportunities.
  • A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school renowned for its inclusive ethos, including our highly regarded Deaf Resource Base.

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About this school

Knotty Ash Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
248
Avg teacher salary
£51,814
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.8:1
Academy trust
LYDIATE LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Liverpool, Liverpool, L14 5NX

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Salary
£63,688.00 - £70,275.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership L8 -L12
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
18 August 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026

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