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Assistant Headteacher
Prenton Primary School, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 0RQ32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required from 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Start date to be agreed with successful candidate.
Closing date
10 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time role
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L4 to L8
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
Prenton Primary School is seeking a dynamic and visionary Assistant Headteacher to join our committed Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the school, drive outstanding teaching and learning, and ensure every pupil achieves their full potential. While the role is largely leadership-focused, the successful candidate will teach for half a day each week. The successful candidate is required from 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
As a highly visible and supportive leader, you will champion inclusive education and the needs of all learners, including those with SEND. You will take responsibility for key areas of whole-school leadership, and as a subject lead, you will oversee the development and delivery of your subject, ensuring high standards of learning, engagement, and communication across the school. You will support and inspire staff to deliver innovative and effective lessons while promoting consistent progress and achievement for all pupils.
The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with pupils, families, governors, and external partners, inspiring and challenging the school community to continually improve and achieve excellence. If you are a strategic, forward-thinking leader with a passion for education and a commitment to every child’s success, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Prenton Primary School offers a warm, inclusive, and welcoming community where every member is valued. The Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team are committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth, providing opportunities for leadership development and progression. Staff work collaboratively in a culture that is focused on high standards and pupil success, and the school celebrates its diversity, ensuring it remains a vibrant and inspiring place to work and learn.
Key Dates
The closing date for applications is Monday 10th November 2025 at 12:00pm.
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 11th November
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th November
Visits to the school are welcome on Thursday 23rd October at 10am or Friday 24th October at 2pm. Please contact the school office to book a visit.
Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate
Safeguarding
Prenton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race, or disability.
What the school offers its staff
About Our School
Prenton Primary School is a popular community school located in a residential area of the Wirral. There are currently 395 pupils on role from F2 to Year 6. There is also privately run Early Years Provision, Prenton Penguins on site.
We work closely with our families to support the academic, social and emotional development of all pupils.
The school has a well-established reputation for inclusion, care and high aspirations. Children are encouraged to take pride in their achievements and to develop confidence and resilience. Our staff team is experienced and dedicated. They work with creativity and a shared belief that every child matters. We maintain high expectations and strive to ensure that children leave us well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
We are a Local Authority maintained school with an experienced governing body able to support and challenge. Our aim is to provide strong leadership, clear values and a safe and enriching environment where everyone can thrive.
To learn more please visit our school website.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Prenton Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 391 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Prenton Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 608 2958
We are a thriving community school with an excellent team of staff.
Our school has a positive and supportive governing body.
The pupils are keen to learn and we are proud to celebrate all of their achievements.
Arranging a visit to Prenton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk.
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