Mersey View Learning Trust

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headteacher, Full-time, permanent, l15 - l21 - valewood primary school 

Headteacher - Valewood Primary School 

Full-time, Permanent 

L15 – L21 currently £73,105 - £84,699 (25/26)

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, dynamic and inspirational headteacher to lead Valewood Primary School, following the appointment of the current headteacher to our trust’s school improvement team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to build upon a strong culture where each and every child is supported, nurtured and challenged to achieve their potential. We are looking for a strong, visionary leader who is able to articulate and deliver clear strategic direction for the school. 

Please see attached recruitment pack for further information. 

Application Deadline: Monday, 27th April 2026

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Classroom teacher (to teach in the specially resourced provision) full-time, permanent 

Classroom Teacher (to teach in the Specially Resourced Provision)

MPS/UPS plus SEN allowance 

Full-time, permanent 

Application Deadline: Thursday, 23rd April 2026

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classroom teacher, fixed-term contract - waterloo primary school

Classroom Teacher - MPS/UPS

Fixed-term contract until May 2027 or earlier should the postholder return from maternity leave sooner 

Application Deadline: Thursday, 23rd April 2026

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teaching assistant, part time term time only - rowan park school 

Teaching Assistant

Permanent Part Time Term Time Only + 1 week inset days

NJC Band F (Point 12 – 19) Pro Rata currently £28-598 - £32,061 (25/26)

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 31st March 2026

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teaching assistant, part time term time only plus 1 week inset - rowan park school/rowan high school 

Rowan Park School

Teaching Assistant 

1 x fixed-term pending a review of funding 

1 x Permanent 

32.5 hours per week, term-time only plus 1 week inset 

Rowan High School

Teaching Assistant - Permanent 

NJC Band F, Point 12 - 19 Pro Rata currently £28-598 - £32,061 (25/26)

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 31st March 2026

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teacher of mathematics, full time, permanent - rowan high school 

Teacher of Mathematics - MPS/UPS 

Full time, Permanent 

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 31st March 2026

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Mersey View Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects those working at the Trust 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 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: 

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 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. 

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