Deputy Headteacher

Sefton; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rowan Schools, part of Mersey View Learning Trust, invites applications for two Deputy Headteacher posts. These are full-time, permanent roles at 32.5 hours per week, with a salary band of £73,105 to £80,655 (2025/2026).

Closing date is 02 October 2026. Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may undergo a medical examination. Please visit Mersey View Learning Trust’s website for further details.

Job description

• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 02/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: 01815

The Rowan Schools part of Mersey View Learning Trust.

Deputy Headteacher (2 positions)

Full-time, Permanent

L15 - L19 currently £73,105 - £80,655 (2025/2026)

Please visit Mersey View Learning Trust’s website for further details.

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 except 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:

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

The Trust 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 incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

If you have any queries or need additional information, please contact – [e-mail]