Headteacher
Job Title: Headteacher
Employer: All Saints Multi Academy Trust
Job Type: Leadership
Job Phase: N/A
NOR: TBC
Grade: L29 TO l33
Actual Salary: Leadership L29 to L33
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time, Term time only
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Thursday, April 24th, 2025
About the School
Join Us as Headteacher at the Academy of St Francis of Assisi Location: Gardner’s Drive, Liverpool L6 7UF Contract: Permanent | Salary: Leadership Scale L29–L33 Start Date: To be agreed Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a real difference? The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is seeking a visionary Headteacher to lead our vibrant and diverse school community in Liverpool. About Us We are a joyful, inclusive, and multicultural academy where 64 languages are spoken and 58 nationalities are represented. As part of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust—a unique joint denominational trust—we are committed to excellence rooted in Christian values. We’re on a journey of rapid improvement, with a full roll across all year groups for 2024–25 and a strong focus on raising standards, curriculum development, and inclusion.
The Role
As Headteacher, you will:
1. Provide strategic vision and dynamic leadership across the academy
2. Drive high standards of teaching and learning, pupil progress, and curriculum innovation
3. Foster a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and pastoral care
4. Uphold and promote our unique dual Christian ethos (Catholic and Church of England)
5. Lead staff development, performance management, and continuous improvement
6. Strengthen community links and partnerships with local, diocesan, and educational stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an experienced and driven school leader who:
1. Has a proven track record in raising achievement as a senior leader
2. Is passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
3. Has strong understanding of curriculum planning, performance data, and safeguarding
4. Can model outstanding leadership rooted in Christian values
5. Thrives in diverse, multilingual settings and can build effective teams
Essential Requirements
1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
2. A degree and extensive CPD
3. Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Head in a secondary setting
4. Proven success in school improvement and staff development
5. Commitment to safeguarding and the Christian ethos of our school
6. An NPQH and experience in more than one school are highly desirable.
Personal Qualities
Why Join Us?
1. A welcoming, mission-driven school community
2. Opportunity to shape the future of an inclusive and aspirational academy
3. Strong support from the All Saints Multi Academy Trust and governing body
4. A chance to lead a school with a rich cultural mix and real heart
How to Apply
Ready to lead with purpose? For a confidential conversation, please contact Jen Sing Director of Secondary Education at singj@allsaintsmat.org or visit this link "Don't change the world, change worlds."
Closing Date: Thursday 24th April 2025
Short Listing Date: Friday 25th April 2025
Interview Date: Monday 28th April 2025
2nd Interview Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025
Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Contact Details
All Saints Multi Academy Trust
Gardners Drive
Liverpool
L6 7UR
Contact Name: Callum Deans
Contact Telephone: 0151 2614480
Contact e-mail: deansc@allsaintsmat.org
Website: this link
NOR: TBC
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