Assistant Headteacher

CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL part of 

MERSEY VIEW LEARNING TRUST

Headteacher: Jon Lawes

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (two posts available)

Leadership Pay Range L15 – L19

Full Time | Permanent | Required for September 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two ambitious, dynamic and dedicated leaders to join our senior leadership team as assistant headteachers.

Chesterfield High School is a thriving and inclusive 11–18 secondary school in Crosby, proudly serving its community with a clear vision: ‘for everyone, the best’. With around 1,700 pupils on roll, we are known for our high expectations, strong pastoral care and a culture where pupils feel safe, valued and able to be themselves. Our ambitious curriculum, excellent behaviour and commitment to staff wellbeing make Chesterfield a vibrant, supportive and rewarding place to work.

The successful candidates will work closely with the headteacher, trust and governing body to deliver an ambitious vision for our pupils, staff and wider community. Each assistant headteacher will take responsibility for whole‑school priorities, to be determined on appointment.

We are seeking two exceptional leaders to join us at an exciting point in the school’s journey. We welcome applications from candidates with either pastoral expertise or curriculum, teaching and learning experience.

For further information about the role, please refer to our Application Pack.

Closing date:  Friday 8th May 2026 at midday.

Opportunities to meet our Headteacher and tour the school will be available during the school day on Wednesday 29th April 2026 and Wednesday 6th May 2026.  Please contact Sally Ellston, Headteacher’s P.A, to arrange a visit, Teams meeting or telephone conversation by emailing head@chesterfieldhigh.co.uk.   

To submit an application, please do so via the Mersey View Learning Trust website:

https://www.merseyview.com/Vacancies/.

In common with all staff and pupils of the Trust, the post holder should be aware of the Trust’s policies and implement them as appropriate.

All roles within the Trust carry the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Mersey View Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the school to share this commitment.

The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees.  Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.  Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’.  This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website which can be accessed here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination.

The school may carry out an online search on short-listed candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.  This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.