Headteacher

Chesterfield High School, a proud member of the Mersey View Learning Trust, is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our inclusive and inspirational community.

Chesterfield High School is an 11-18 converter academy with approximately 1600 students on roll of which approximately 170 are sixth form students.  It is a mixed, non-selective and non-denominational school situated in Crosby, Liverpool. The school has been consistently over-subscribed since September 2019, despite a downward demographic trend locally.

In September 2024, Chesterfield became part of the Mersey View Learning Trust.  The Trust provides an inclusive education pathway for pupil’s age 0-18 comprises of nursery, infant, junior, primary, secondary and special schools.

The Headteacher will work closely with the CEO and the MAT Executive Team to develop a strategic view for the school in its community, analyse and plan for future needs and further develop the school within the local and national context

The school’s vision is clear.  We believe that students come first and everything we do reflects this single goal.  The school is driven by a strong desire to raise standards for all students by sustaining and enhancing performance and developing the whole child.  It is our belief that students can only maximise their potential in a school which enables personalised pathways and sets very challenging targets for everyone.  We feel that students can only learn in an orderly school.  We do not tolerate bullying.  We set clear boundaries for behaviour and have high expectations for everyone. 

For everyone the best.

The school 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 shortlisted 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.

Candidates are asked to complete the application form which is available via Chesterfield High School website, by closing date of 9.00 am on 7^th February 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application.