Headteacher

Bleak Hill Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 6HG

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £81,441 - £93,400
• Pay scale: L21-L27

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic leader who is able to challenge and motivate our children and staff in their search for excellence. Our school received its Outstanding judgement in all areas in May 2024, and we are looking for the next Headteacher to carry on the excellent work.

Do you have:

- the ability to sustain drive and sustain high achievement with a broad and rich curriculum.

- the skill to build on excellent relationships with parents, governors and the community.

- the desire to continue our positive, caring ethos which values the whole school community.

- excellent and proven leadership skills

For an informal discussion please call the current Headteacher on 01744 678190, or arrange a visit to school.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

- enthusiastic and engaging pupils.

- active Governors and a strong parent body.

- an Outstanding and successful school with sustained high achievement.

- a full, three-form entry school that provides an exciting and modern learning environment for all children.

- a bespoke, challenging and engaging curriculum for all.

- a well-motivated and enthusiastic staff.

- a caring, supportive and all-inclusive school.

- a positive strong relationship between pupils and teachers.

- extensive grounds that include a woodland area for outdoor learning.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Bleak Hill - Chair's Letter to Head Teacher Applicants March 2025.pdf - 229 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher Person Specification March 2025.pdf - 101 KB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher Job Description March 2025.pdf - 173 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bleak Hill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 550 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bleak Hill Primary School website
• Email address: bleakhill@sthelens.org.uk
• Phone number: 01744 678190
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bleak-hill-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Bleak Hill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bleakhill@sthelens.org.uk.

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