What skills and experience we're looking for
We seek an experienced leader who is a practising Catholic, committed to continuing our journey of excellence. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and caring staff who strive for the best outcomes for the children of St Cecilia's. Our well-established Governing Board shares this commitment, working collaboratively to support the school's vision and objectives.
You will join a friendly and committed school family in a vibrant and welcoming community, with happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills further with friendly and supportive colleagues who strive to ensure our children receive the best education delivered through their positive team ethos.
The governors are looking for a head teacher who is: -
- A practising Catholic
- Highly motivated with energy, drive and ambition
- An inspirational leader of learning
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 Cecilia's Catholic Primary School.
- 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/carers, 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.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information.
Candidates should evidence their strengths in letters of application and address the attached person specification.
What the school offers its staff
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, School Improvement Liverpool and Liverpool’s Collaborative of Head Teacher’s network.
- Children who are happy, enjoy learning and embracing new challenges.
Further details about the role
Applications will only be accepted on the CES Senior Leadership application form which can be downloaded from the School’s Website. Please do not submit CVs. Further associated guidance can be found on the CES website Completed application forms should be returned to the Co-Chairs of Governors, Mr J. Kilburn and Mr L. Fogarty by email sbm@sccp.liverpool.sch.uk or via the school office marked for the attention of the Co-Chairs of the Governing Body.
An Application pack is available from Archdiocese website, School Improvement Liverpool website and
We strongly recommend visits to the school where you will have an opportunity to have an informal discussion with members of the Senior Leadership Team. If you wish to visit our school please contact our school office on (0151) 228 1760.
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and health clearance by the Local Authority. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2024.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.