Assistant Headteacher
Heygarth Primary School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 8AG45 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday inclusive
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L4 to L8
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to an internal restructure, we are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who would be responsible for either Curriculum and Assessment or Attendance and Behaviour - please state your preference and strengths in the relevant area in your application.
You will champion high standards in your relevant area across the school. Liaison with middle leaders will be key, supporting the strategic direction of the school.
You will have:
Qualified Teacher Status
Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children
A proven track record as an excellent classroom teacher
Successful experience as a current middle or senior leader in a primary school
A strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils
What the school offers its staff
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for whole school improvement? Are you excited by the opportunity to shape the next phase of a school’s journey, continuing to raise standards across our school? If so, we would love to hear from you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the strong leadership team at Heygarth Primary School.
We are a two form entry primary school with a Nursery, and currently have 430 pupils on roll. We have grown substantially over the last 5 years and are a popular choice in the local area, with our F2 admissions being full in September 2025.
Our children are provided with a wide ranging, broad and balanced curriculum and we offer a large range of extra curricular activities.
We offer excellent CPD and support for all our staff, and put mental health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do - for our children and for our staff.
Further information about the job
If you think we are the right setting for you, we would welcome your application.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. We are offering:
Wednesday 18th March at 4:00pm
Friday 20th March at 9:30am
Monday 23rd March at 4:00pm
Wednesday 25th March at 1:30pm
To register your interest, please contact our school office.
To apply, please complete the teacher application form, and supply a letter of application of no more than two sides of A4 addressed to the Headteacher, Mrs Hazel Beamish.
Applications should be sent to businessmanager@heygarth.wirral.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff. This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Heygarth Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 431 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Heygarth Primary School website
- Email address
- businessmanager@heygarth.wirral.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01513271570
We are a two form entry Primary School located on the Wirral/Cheshire border, with our current number on roll being 430. Our lovely school is both successful ('Good' Ofsted, February 2023) and popular. We are at capacity in September 2025 in EYFS. We are inclusive in our approach; and strive for excellence for all through the highest standards of teaching and learning. We are dedicated to preparing our pupils for lifelong learning by developing them to meet our Heygarth Values - Resilience, Honesty, Courage, Determination, Readiness, Respect and Thoughtfulness.
Arranging a visit to Heygarth Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email businessmanager@heygarth.wirral.sch.uk.
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