Head Teacher
Job Title: Head Teacher
Employer: St Sebastian's Catholic Primary
Job Type: Leadership
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 235
Grade: L16-L22
Actual Salary: £72,162 - £83,464
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Thursday, February 20th, 2025
About the School
Due to the retirement of our highly respected and successful head teacher, the federated governing body of St Cuthbert's and St Sebastian's Catholic Primary Schools is seeking to appoint a head teacher for St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School. Our vibrant and busy school is seeking a Head Teacher who is passionate about fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment which will enable all children and staff to achieve their full potential – ‘Only my best will do’. As the Head Teacher, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team with diverse supportive parents and wider community. Your leadership will shape the future of our school and nursery ensuring academic excellence and spiritual growth. Following our very recent OFSTED graded inspection – December 2024, you will have the opportunity to build on our successes and achievements whilst further developing our practice and provision.
We would strongly encourage and welcome visits to the school. Please telephone Nicola Von Bargen at the school to make an appointment on 0151 260 9697. Further information about St Sebastian’s Catholic Primary School can be found on our website https://www.stsebastiansliverpool.co.uk/ - Come and be a part of our lively and dynamic school community, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our families. Apply now to lead our school to further success!
About the Role
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
* The Head Teacher will also lead the Field of Dreams Nursery with the support of the Nursery’s Leadership Team.
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 Sebastian’s, helping us to live out our mission of “Only my best will do. Be kind to one another”.
* 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, School Improvement Liverpool and Liverpool’s Collaborative of Head Teacher’s network.
* Children who are happy, enjoy learning and embracing new challenges.
Personal Qualities
Please see Person Specification.
How to Apply
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 https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/recruitment-process/item/1000051-model-recruitment-documents-guidance. Completed application forms should be returned to Mr. P Moloney Chair of the Governing Body by email pmoloney@ssscfederation.co.uk or via the school office marked for the attention of Chair of the Governing Body. Application pack is available from Archdiocese website and School Improvement Liverpool website.
St Sebastian’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.
Closing Date: Thursday 20th February 2025
Short Listing Date: Monday 24th February 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 27th February 2025
2nd Interview Date: Friday 28th February 2025
Contact Details
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary
Holly Road
Fairfield
Liverpool
L7 0LH
Contact Name: Gillian Murphy
Contact Telephone: 0151 260 9697
Contact e-mail: gmurphy@ssscfederation.co.uk
Website: https://www.stsebastiansliverpool.co.uk
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