Head of school Work, Jobs in Liverpool, Eng (with Salaries)

Head of Education
Knowsley Borough Council —Liverpool
- £87,117 - £93,978 a year
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- School
- Flexible schedule
Head of Estates, Facilities and Compliance
Progress Schools —Bootle
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- No degree
- Travel
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Head of People and Culture
St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust —Liverpool
- £56,673 - £65,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Human resources
- Recruiting
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Head of Education
Knowsley Council —Huyton
- £87,117 - £93,978 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- School
- Flexible schedule
University Teacher (0.5fte)
Liverpool John Moores University —Liverpool
- £32,080 - £37,694 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Teaching
- Annual leave
9d
Deputy Head of School Apprenticeships (Fixed Term)
The City of Liverpool College —Liverpool
- £50,241 a year
- Computer literacy
- Mentoring
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Subject Head for Nursing
Liverpool John Moores University —Liverpool
- £69,488 - £75,914 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- School
- Annual leave
2d
Learning Support Assistant (Full-time)
South West Regional Assessment Centre —Bootle
- £28,773 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
11d
Associate Head of School (Research and Knowledge Exchange), School of Education
Edge Hill University —Ormskirk
- £70,049 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- University
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
EARLY YEARS STRONGER PRACTICE HUB ADVISER
Lancashire County Council —Chorley
- £500 a day
- Part-time
- Mentoring
- School
12d
Head Teacher
Polaris Education —Wirral
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
LMS & Training Coordinator
Hickory's Smokehouse —Chester
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d
Head of Year
Tarleton Academy —Preston
- £28,142 - £32,061 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Experience working with children
- School
6d
Deputy Headteacher
Progress Schools —Liverpool
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- No degree
- Leadership
- School
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Lead Auditor
Liverpool City Council —Liverpool
- £40,777 - £46,142 a year
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Learning Support Assistant
Merchant Taylors' School —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Gym membership
Quick apply
10d
Hairdressing Lecturer
The City of Liverpool College —Liverpool
- £34,789 - £43,139 a year
- Computer literacy
- Maths
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Portfolio Development Officer
University of Liverpool —Liverpool
- £33,951 - £38,784 a year
- School
6d
Senior Lecturer in Healthcare Education and Leadership
Edge Hill University —Ormskirk
- £53,301 - £59,966 a year
- Part-time
- University
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Lecturer in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Literacy-based Difficulties (Dyslexia)
Edge Hill University —Ormskirk
- £39,906 - £44,746 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- University
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d

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Head of Education

Knowsley Borough Council -
Liverpool

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Job details

£87,117 - £93,978 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Senior management experience
Stakeholder liaison
Collaboration with schools and educational staff
Partnership building
Change leadership
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Our local authority is in a strong financial position, with a balanced budget that ensures stability and growth. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a Senior Leadership Team committed to making a positive impact in our community.

Shape the future of education in Knowsley. Inspire change. Deliver impact.

Knowsley Council is seeking an exceptional and visionary Head of Education to lead our Education Service and help drive outstanding outcomes for children, young people and adult learners across the borough.

This is a rare opportunity for a strategic leader with a passion for education, inclusion and partnership working to influence educational excellence from birth through to adulthood. As a key member of the Children's Services Management Team, you will provide high-quality leadership across a diverse portfolio, ensuring the delivery of statutory education functions while shaping the future of education in Knowsley.

What you'll do

Lead the strategic development and delivery of Education Services across the borough.
Build strong partnerships with schools, trusts, headteachers, governors, the Department for Education, Ofsted and wider stakeholders.
Drive school effectiveness, inclusion and educational improvement.
Champion the Knowsley Youth Offer and ensure every child and young person has the opportunity to thrive.
Provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected members on education policy, legislation and strategy.
Lead transformational change that improves outcomes for children, families and communities

Who we're looking for

You will be an experienced senior leader within a statutory education environment, with:

A proven track record of delivering results in complex and politically sensitive settings.
Extensive knowledge of education legislation and education funding.
Strong financial, strategic and operational leadership skills.
The ability to inspire, motivate and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
A commitment to equality, inclusion and the values of Knowsley Better Together.

Why Knowsley?

At Knowsley, we're ambitious for our communities and our people. You'll join a forward-thinking authority committed to ensuring that every child and young person can achieve their full potential. This is your chance to make a lasting difference to educational outcomes and help shape the future of a borough that is passionate about improvement, inclusion and opportunity for all.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're an influential education leader with the vision, expertise and determination to drive excellence, we'd love to hear from you

Join us and help create brighter futures for Knowsley's children, young people and families.

To find out more please visit the microsite: -

https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/senior-officer-recruitment

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.

Curious about how much a pension with Knowsley Council could be worth? Take a look at this public sector pension calculator to find out

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Chris Price, Director (Education and Inclusion) , Telephone: 0151 443 5655 , Email: [email protected]

Interviews are likely to take place 25 September 2026

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted

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Head of People and Culture

Head of Education

University Teacher (0.5fte)

Deputy Head of School Apprenticeships (Fixed Term)

Subject Head for Nursing

Learning Support Assistant (Full-time)

Associate Head of School (Research and Knowledge Exchange), School of Education

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Head Teacher

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Head of Year

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