Headteacher

About the Organisation

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a vibrant and exciting place to learn and work, situated at the heart of the community of Old Swan, an area of inner-city Liverpool. It is rightly proud of its foundations within the Church of England and enjoys strong links with the local church of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and the Diocese of Liverpool. Being a church school is important to us and as our most recent SIAMS inspection said: “The school has extremely strong links with the diocese, parish church, local schools and many outside agencies” SIAMS 2020. This partnership is then reflected further in our most recent Ofsted report 2022. “Pupils at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] thrive in a supportive and caring environment. Pupils understand the importance of responsibility…Pupils value their education, they work hard in lessons…Pupils are polite, well-mannered and respectful towards each other.” At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are committed to strengthening performance and outcomes, ensuring that every aspect of school life is shaped by distinctively Christian values. Our dedicated team of staff and governors strive to provide every child with high-quality educational opportunities and exceptional care, ensuring that their safety and wellbeing remain central to all. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we provide our children and families with a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where they feel valued for who they are. Our school is a happy, vibrant community, where children and staff feel safe, supported and able to give their very best. With God’s guidance we strive for our children to become well-prepared and confident members of the school, wider community and parish.

Role Information

• Job Title: Headteacher
• Job Type: Leadership
• Job Phase: Primary
• Location: Liverpool
• Grade: Group 3 Salary Range L21 – L24
• Actual Salary Information: N/A
• Actual Salary Range: Group 3 Salary Range L21 – L24
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full time
• Start Date: Friday, January 1st, 2027
• Closing Date: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

About the Role

Are you an inspirational, values driven leader with the vision, warmth and determination to make a real impact? The children, staff, parents and governors of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in Old Swan, Liverpool, are seeking to appoint an exceptional Headteacher due to the retirement of our current Headteacher after many years of successful leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to continue to lead and enhance a school with ambitious goals and a strong record of achievement. We also place great value on maintaining strong, effective relationships with all our stakeholders, including the Church, Diocese and local community. Our school motto and vision, ‘many hearts make a school’, reflects the heart of our school: As a school community we have identified six core values; Honesty, Friendship, Confidence, Hope, Understanding and Family. These values are embedded into the life of the school and its global community. We seek a leader with the vision to guide our school confidently through the current climate of local, national and global challenges within both education and our wider society. Excitingly, we are at an advanced stage of preparation for our new school building and grounds which will provide an enhanced, purpose-built and future-fit learning environment. We are looking for a passionate and committed leader to support our school community on its journey in God’s love and learning. You will build on our school’s strong Christian foundation and our well-established reputation for inclusive educational excellence, fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. You will have the knowledge, experience and resilience to drive improvement throughout the school, with the interpersonal skills to motivate others and lead our team. You will be committed to providing a rich and engaging curriculum and promoting an inclusive ‘can do’ culture where all can flourish, following our statement of ‘many hearts make a school’. Our aspiration is that our school is characterised by a deep love for God, for others and for ourselves, creating a community where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to learn and succeed.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a committed Christian Headteacher who will: • Have a child-centred approach, supporting families to enable children to thrive. • Have significant leadership experience, together with a proven record of delivering inclusive educational excellence and leading school improvement. • Embrace the opportunity to inspire, shape and lead the wider school team forward, by living out our Christian values and vision. • Drive our staff’s continuing professional development, encouraging excellence and high standards. • Maximise the potential of our facilities to provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment by utilising evidence-based research. • Build on the strong and positive relationship that the school has with all stakeholders, including our local Church. • Partner with the Governing Body to deliver positive change. • Continue to promote positive engagement with parents, children, and families to ensure the school remains at the heart of the local community. We can offer you: • The opportunity to shape the future of a thriving Church of England primary school, with strong links to our parish church community. • A school with a judgement of good in our 2022 Ofsted inspection and an overall grade of excellent in our latest SIAMS report. • Committed, cohesive and talented staff, with an experienced senior leadership team who are dedicated to the school and its family ethos. • Enthusiastic, well-motivated and happy children who are proud of their school and are encouraged to be independent thinkers. • Supportive and engaged families, with an active PTA. • A forward-thinking and supportive governing body that provides both encouragement and challenge in their commitment to the success of the school. • Continuing professional development as a leader, and wider opportunities to collaborate and make a difference within our local network. • The opportunity to establish our community in a new purpose-built school and learning environment over the coming years.

Application Information

• Closing Date: Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
• Closing Time: 23:59pm
• Shortlisting Date: Monday, May 11th, 2026
• Interview Date 1: Monday, May 18th, 2026
• Interview Date 2: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

How to Apply

Applications will only be accepted on the Liverpool Diocesan Board of Education application form which is in the candidate pack attached. The form must be fully completed and legible. The supporting statement should be clear, concise and related to the specific post. Applications should be returned by email to our School Business Manager [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and should be marked Headteacher Application. Visits to the school will take place on Tuesday, 28th April at 10am and are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs Helen Owens, at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to make an appointment. Interviews: Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May 2026. Please be aware, the appointment panel reserves the right not to invite all candidates to day 2 of the process. References • References will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to the interview date. • The governors reserve the right in exceptional cases to seek additional references from other former employers where this seems appropriate. • Final confirmation of the appointment is subject to satisfactory reports on health and attendance which will be requested only after the offer of appointment has been made. • An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates. Safer Recruitment in Education • [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school has an equal opportunities policy. • The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check along with a check against the DBS children’s barred list and must be eligible to work in the UK. All posts are subject to statutory pre-employment checks and satisfactory references. • 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

Recruitment Documents

• Job Description: Download Job Description
• Person Specification: Download Person Specification
• Application Form: Download Application Form
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring: Download Equal Opportunities Monitoring
• Child Protection Policy: Download Child Protection Policy
• School Safer Recruitment Policy: Download School Safer Recruitment Policy
• School Safeguarding Statement: Download School Safeguarding Statement

Employer Information

• Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Address: Prescot Road, Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 3BT
• Website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Contact Name: Mrs Helen Owens
• Contact Telephone: [contact hidden]
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