Headteacher
Job Title: Headteacher
Employer: Woolton Primary School
Job Type: Leadership
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 650
Grade: L20 - L27
Actual Salary: £79,745 - £94,332
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Monday, March 17th, 2025
About the School
Following a long period of successful leadership, driven by our school values, our current Headteacher will be retiring at the end of the summer term 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to build on the excellent foundations in place and continue to develop the school. Woolton Primary is a successful and popular 3 form entry school in the South of Liverpool. The school has an excellent reputation in the local area. We are a values-led school community. Our values lead all of our work and our children learn our school values from the earliest age in nursery.
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional, committed Headteacher with a proven record in educational leadership to share our ambition and strategic vision to build upon the Ofsted ‘good’ rating (April 2023). Your energy and enthusiasm will inspire, challenge, and empower all members of the school in achieving our vision. We want the best for all our pupils.
Our future Headteacher will have strong leadership skills and be able to manage the demands of a large primary school. The school has a strong, motivated, and dedicated team of teaching and support staff, committed to ensuring high achievement and equality of opportunity for all.
Personal Qualities
The role is suitable for an experienced leader who is capable of meeting the challenges of the post. Governors have high expectations and are positive and supportive. The new Headteacher will benefit from:
* Enthusiastic pupils who want to learn and take part in all aspects of school life.
* Dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for the pupils.
* A diverse school population.
* Supportive parents and a local community who want the school to succeed.
* Good OFSTED rating in April 2023.
* A well-managed budget.
* A supportive and experienced governing body.
How to Apply
Prospective candidates are asked to complete the application form. The supporting statement section in the form should show how you meet the requirements listed in the person specification. Please limit your written supporting statement to no more than 2 sides of A4, Ariel font size 11. Closing date: Monday 17th March 12 noon.
We will be shortlisting on Wednesday 19th March and successful candidates will be informed the following day. We propose to interview on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th March 2025. It is essential that shortlisted candidates inform their referees of these dates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check at enhanced level will be required.
Please visit our website for an application pack and further information. Completed applications should be returned by email to headteacherrecruitment@wooltonprimary.com. Visits to Woolton Primary School are encouraged and strongly recommended to see staff and pupils at work. We will look to conduct these w/c 24th February. Please contact headteacherrecruitment@wooltonprimary.com.
Closing Date: Monday 17th March 2025
Short Listing Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 27th March 2025
2nd Interview Date: Friday 28th March 2025
Contact Details
Woolton Primary School
Out Lane, Liverpool
L25 5NN
Contact Name: Andrew Cocklin - Chair of Governors
Contact Telephone: 0151 428 3066
Contact e-mail: Headteacherrecruitment@wooltonprimary.com
Website: https://www.wooltonprimary.com/
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