Headteacher

HeadteacherStart Date: January 2026Location: L4 KirkdaleContract: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: Leadership Pay Range L18 - L24Duration: Permanent

The Governors of a highly successful and inclusive school within the Archdiocese of Liverpool - are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher following the forthcoming retirement of our highly respected, successful, and much-loved leader.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a practising Catholic who is inspirational, enthusiastic, and committed to leading our school into its next stage of development. Our reputation is strong, and our whole community supports the vision and Catholic ethos that lie at the heart of our mission.

The primary school is a high-performing, inclusive Catholic primary school with a warm and supportive ethos. We are exceptionally proud of our achievements and recognition:

• Ofsted November 2024 - Outstanding in all five key judgement areas

• Archdiocese R.E. Inspection December 2023 - Outstanding in all four key areas

• The Basic Skills Agency Quality Mark

• The Early Years Quality Mark

• The Music Quality Mark

• The Primary Science Quality Mark

• Healthy School Award

Our new Headteacher will understand what is required to move our school forward while sustaining the highest possible standards. They will measure their success in the achievements of our children and relish the challenges of headship, inspiring colleagues to maintain their tremendous energy and commitment to pupil wellbeing and success. They will be supported by a highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors.

We are looking for a Headteacher who will:

• Show a passion for our school, with a genuine enthusiasm and love for children, staff, and the wider community, helping us to live out our Catholic mission and ethos.

• Bring a clear vision for the future, with the skills to implement it collaboratively with governors, staff, parents, parish, and pupils.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of leadership within Catholic education.

• Build on our rich, broad curriculum with high expectations of attainment, achievement, and behaviour, enabling every child to reach their full potential.

• Place inclusion and the needs of children at the centre of decision-making.

• Have a proven track record of raising standards across the key stages.

• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, alongside a positive outlook and commitment to staff wellbeing.

• Inspire, challenge, and empower staff, while promoting professional development at all levels.

• A thriving, ambitious and faith-filled school community

• Children who are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn

• Dedicated staff who go above and beyond for pupils every day

• Supportive governors, parents, and parish community

• A strong foundation of Outstanding practice to build upon, with scope to shape the next exciting phase of the school's journey

To express interest or request further information, please click apply now or send your CV and a cover letter to by Friday, September 12th, 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and supportive references will be required.