Job Description
Learn. Believe. Shine. ✨📚💡
Lansbury Bridge is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, experienced and diligent Headteacher to join our friendly and committed team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our very Special School. You will be working within a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for teaching and learning
- Builds strong relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and external services
- Is committed to high standards and achieving the best outcomes for all
- Embraces creativity and innovation in the classroom
- Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life
- Sees the big picture of School need and works towards it
- Is passionate about SEND
- Is able to lead, motivate and inspire both pupils and Staff
- Is ambitious about the future of the School
- Has excellent interpersonal skills
Working at Lansbury Bridge
Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child. As Headteacher, you would lead on School values and standards.
Our staff enjoy:
- A collaborative and friendly environment where ideas are valued and shared
- The rewarding experience of seeing students grow, succeed, and develop confidence
- Opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership development
- The chance to make a real difference, shaping the future of our students
- A culture that balances high expectations with genuine care and respect
- A governing body who are supportive and passionate about the School and its outcomes
You would be responsible for over 150 Staff and 240+ pupils, lead a lively, dynamic School, have proven Leadership skills and high aspirations for our pupils and Staff.
At Lansbury Bridge, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging. Our children deserve the best from us and we strive to be the best we can everyday.
Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. ❤️
Lansbury Bridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Online checks will be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
For more information regarding this role, please contact recruitment@lansburybridge.org.uk 📧
Tours of the School will take place on:
Wednesday 21st October - 1:30pm
Friday 23rd October - 09:30am
Please request a place on either tour via email to recruitment@lansburybridge.org.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. ⏳
Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
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Be scam aware: St Helens Council will never ask applicants to share payment information or charge recruitment fees when applying for vacancies at our schools. If in doubt, contact schoolpayroll@sthelens.gov.uk
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
