Headteacher
St John's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 1UN113 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
12 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 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: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L 18 - L 24
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our new Headteacher will understand what is required to continue to move our school forward as this is what our pupils deserve. They will be someone who measures their own success in the achievements of our children and who would relish the challenges that Headship presents. We want to welcome a Head who will inspire their colleagues to maintain the tremendous energy and commitment they currently show towards the wellbeing and development of all of our pupils in delivering the best possible outcomes for them. They will be supported well by highly skilled, committed, enthusiastic and hard-working staff and governors.
We are looking for a Headteacher who recognises that the working conditions of staff are the basis of the learning conditions of our children. We have a strong commitment in St John’s to professional development and to fostering a school community where staff at all levels know their wellbeing is a priority.
What the school offers its staff
Our reputation is strong, and the school community supports the vision and Catholic ethos of the school. This is a wonderful opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and who can work in partnership with staff, children, senior leaders and governors, to drive the continued and future successes of our school.
We are so proud of the following reports and awards:
R.E Inspection December 2023
Ofsted November 2024
The Basic Skills Agency Quality Mark
The Early Years Quality Mark
The Music Quality Mark
The Primary Science Quality Mark
Healthy School Award
Our school was judged by OFSTED in November 2024 as “Outstanding” in all five key judgement areas and Liverpool Archdiocese judged us as “Outstanding” in all four key areas in their Religious Education inspection in December 2023.
There is a lot of information about our school within this application pack and on our school website: www.stjohnskirkdale.co.uk
Further details about the role
We are seeking a person who has:
- a passion for our school, including a genuine enthusiasm and love of children, staff and all that happens at our school, helping us to truly demonstrate our Mission and Catholic ethos.
- a clear vision for our school with the skills and ability to implement this vision through collaboration with all key members of the school community including Governors, staff, parents, our parish and children to deliver the highest level of education, achievement and attainment possible for our pupils.
- a clear understanding of leadership within Catholic education.
- the ability to build upon the existing rich curriculum with high expectations of children’s attainment, achievement and behaviour, supporting every child to develop and reach their own unique, individual potential.
- a commitment to inclusion; putting the needs of the children first so they are supported in all aspects of their learning journey.
- a strong, proven track record of raising standards across the key stages and who has the leadership qualities to inspire, challenge and encourage staff to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
- excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with a positive attitude and an ambition to create a good work life balance for all stakeholders in our community.
- the skills to challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be whilst being committed to their professional development.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to mcneill.j@stjohnsprimaryschool.com
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St John's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 510 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- r.murphy@stjohnsprimaryschool.com
- Phone number
- 01519221924
St John’s Catholic Primary School is a highly successful and inclusive school within the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
Due to the forthcoming retirement of our highly respected, successful and much loved Headteacher, Governors are looking to appoint a Headteacher, who is inspirational, enthusiastic and committed to leading our school in the next stage of its development.
Our reputation is strong, and the school community supports the vision and Catholic ethos of the school. This is a wonderful opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and who can work in partnership with staff, children, senior leaders and governors, to drive the continued and future successes of our school.
We are so proud of the following reports and awards:
R.E Inspection December 2023
Ofsted November 2024
The Basic Skills Agency Quality Mark
The Early Years Quality Mark
The Music Quality Mark
The Primary Science Quality Mark
Healthy School Award
Our school was judged by OFSTED in November 2024 as “Outstanding” in all five key judgement areas and Liverpool Archdiocese judged us as “Outstanding” in all four key areas in their Religious Education inspection in December 2023.
There is a lot of information about our school within this application pack and on our school website: www.stjohnskirkdale.co.uk
Arranging a visit to St John's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.murphy@stjohnsprimaryschool.com.
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