The Governing Body of East Prescot Road Nursery School warmly invites applications for the position of Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Curriculum and Inclusion to further develop our exceptional early years curriculum and provision and support the leadership of the school.
East Prescot Road Nursery School is a school like no other. Founded in 1947, we are proud of our reputation for providing the very best yearly years education. Generations of families return to us to give their children the best start. We are a Liverpool Maintained Nursery School (MNS), rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted for almost a quarter of a century. Children blossom and thrive here, making exceptional progress in their learning and development.
We currently have 94 children on roll. The majority of our Children are 3 and 4 years old. In September 2025, we began admitting a small number of 2-year olds.
To find out more about our fabulous school, visit our website www.eastprescotroad.co.uk or Instagram: @eprns06
We seek an experienced, passionate and driven senior leader to work alongside our talented and dedicated staff team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who possesses strong leadership experience and a passion for Early Years.
As Assistant Headteacher, you will support the Headteacher to provide a clear educational vision and direction, ensuring outstanding teaching and learning across the school. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the strategic development of our highly inclusive provision, embedding high
expectations, robust assessment and a culture of continuous improvement.
You will empower our team of teachers and early years educators through strong systems, professional development and inspirational leadership, modelling excellence in practice and fostering a shared commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and achievement.
Alongside your leadership responsibilities across the school, you will have a teaching responsibility for one of our classes, planning and delivering “irresistible learning” for all children and creating stimulating environments indoors out outdoors, where children blossom and thrive.
You should apply if:
• You always act in the best interests of children and families
• You understand that teaching is relational pedagogy and invest heavily in relationships
• You have uncompromisingly high standards and expectations
• You have a passion for working with young children, helping them to thrive and flourish
• You care deeply about children’s entitlement to the best start in life
• You want to improve the lives of children and families
• You see teaching as your vocation
• You are fascinated by how young children learn and develop
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced workplace, where no two days are the same
• You find change and challenge professionally and personally rewarding
• You always strive to do your best and improve.
We welcome visits to the school where you will have an opportunity to have an informal discussion with our Headteacher.
Please arrange a visit by contacting Mrs Joanne Jones, School Business Manager, on 0151 228 4672.
Please note that school is closed for Spring break until Monday 13th April 2026.
Please email your completed application to our School Business Manager at [email protected], with the subject line “Assistant Headteacher Application”
In your application, you should clearly detail how you fulfil the Person Specification. Please ensure that supporting statements are limited to a maximum of 3 sides of A4 in Size 12 font.
Recruitment Timeline
Visits to school: Week commencing Monday 20th April 2026 (please telephone to book an appointment)
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th April 2026 at 10:00am (by email only)
Shortlisting: Thursday 30th April 2026
Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 13th May and Thursday 14th May 2026 (You will need to be available for both days)
Successful applicant start date: 1st September 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Please note that all references will be sought prior to the interview stage.
It is an offence to apply for the advertised role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
