Head Teacher
Job Title: Head Teacher
Employer: St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School
Job Type: Leadership
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 464
Grade: L18 - L24
Actual Salary: £74,925 - £87,650
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2025
About the School
St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Junior School is a highly successful, inclusive school within the Archdiocese of Liverpool. Due to the forthcoming retirement of our highly respected, successful and much loved Headteacher, Governors are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and committed Headteacher to lead our school in the next stage of its journey. This is a wonderful opportunity for a practising catholic, who is a vibrant and kind person who will, in partnership with staff, children, senior leaders and governors, be instrumental in the continued and future success of our school.
What people have said about us:
Catholic School Inspectorate February 2023 – “Catholic ethos, mission and character permeates all aspects of school life” Ofsted March 2024 – “The school has constructed an ambitious and well thought out curriculum for pupils, including those with SEND. Reading has been placed at the heart of every curriculum subject”. Archdiocese Education Department – ‘The school has been a tremendous beacon for their community. We are very proud of all the pupils, staff, governors and parents.’
About the Role
We are seeking a person who has:
• A passion for our school, including a genuine enthusiasm and love of children, staff and all that happens at St Margaret Mary’s, helping us to love, learn and grow together with Jesus.
• A clear vision for our school with the skills and ability to implement this vision in partnership with all key members of the school community including Governors, staff, parents, our parish and children to deliver the highest level of education, achievement and attainment possible for our pupils.
• A clear understanding of leadership within Catholic education and our Catholic ethos.
• The ability to build upon the existing rich curriculum with high expectations of children’s attainment, achievement and behaviour, supporting every child to develop and reach their own unique, individual potential.
• Experience of developing strategies for effective staff engagement and maintaining positive staff morale.
• Has the leadership qualities needed to work with the senior leadership team to inspire, challenge and encourage staff to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to ensure a good work life balance for all stakeholders in our community.
We can offer:
• A happy, loving, nurturing, secure environment with a strong Catholic ethos built on the teachings of Jesus.
• A dedicated and proactive Governing Body who hold the children at the heart of everything they do.
• An inclusive, highly effective, dynamic senior leadership team.
• A proactive and developing school staff, dedicated to raising standards across our community.
• A substantive system of support, guidance and professional development from an experienced Senior Leadership Team, a passionate/committed Governing body and via working partnerships with Liverpool Archdiocese, Knowsley’s School Improvement Team and Knowsley’s Central Collaborative of Head Teacher’s network.
• Children who are happy, enjoy learning and embracing new challenges.
See attached Job Description.
Personal Qualities
See Person Specification.
How to Apply
Please complete all application documents and return them to Recruitment.DCCS@knowsley.gov.uk.
Closing Date: Thursday 30th January 2025
Short Listing Date: Monday 3rd February 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025
2nd Interview Date: Thursday 13th February 2025
Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Person Specification: Download Document
Application Form: Download Document
Equal Opportunities Monitoring: Download Document
Letter from Chair of Governors: Download Document
Model Recruitment Document: Download Document
Consent to Attain References: Download Document
Contact Details
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School
Pilch Lane
Huyton
KNowsley
L14 0JG
Contact Name: Lee Pimblett
Contact Telephone: 0151 477 8490
Contact e-mail: stmargaret@knowsley.gov.uk
Website: www.smmj.co.uk
NOR: 464
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