Headteacher
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7DUThis job expired on 12 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
24 July 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
- L14 to L20
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will be someone who:
- has a genuine enthusiasm and hunger to drive forward and enrich our school, displaying a deep commitment to the Catholic ethos
- a love of children, staff and all that happens at Holy Cross, helping us to truly demonstrate our Mission
- is a role model with a clear vision for our school, able to inspire and motivate others through their commitment and dedication
- is an aspirational leader ensuring high quality teaching and learning with the ability to build upon the existing rich curriculum and who has high expectations of children’s attainment, achievement and behaviour, supporting every child to develop and reach their own unique, individual potential
- has a proven track record of success in Primary education.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
- a friendly welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos
- happy children who enjoy coming to school
- an excellent and committed Governing Body and staff team who are dedicated to improving the lives of our pupils
- a school where we daily strive to live our Mission statement: Loving and Learning Together in Faith
- a commitment to your wellbeing and professional development.
Further information about the job
Holy Cross is a successful Catholic Primary school set in North Birkenhead, Wirral.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to work with our team to lead the school into the next phase of its development and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school.
The school is rated Good by both Ofsted and The Catholic Schools Inspectorate. We are looking for a Headteacher with a high level of ambition who can continue the development of the school.
We would love you to come and visit our school prior to making your application so that you can find out more about our life and work. Please contact Mrs Sue Dyer, our Business Manager, on 0151 652 8454 or email dyers@holycross.wirral.sch.uk We have arranged two dates for visits when governors will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have. The dates are
Thursday 4th September at 1.30pm and
Tuesday 9th September at 4.30pm.
Application forms and details regarding the post are available from Holy Cross website at https://www.holycross.wirral.sch.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to Ms Julie English Julie.english@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
The closing date for applications is Friday 12th September at 9am.
Shortlisting is on Tuesday 16th September.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 25th September and/or Friday 26th September
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 181 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- dyers@holycross.wirral.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0151 652 8454
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a one-form entry primary school, smaller than the average-sized primary, with 188 pupils currently on roll. Pupil numbers have steadily increased over the past three years and continue to rise, reflecting the school’s growing reputation within the local community.
A very high proportion of pupils, 84% are eligible for Pupil Premium funding. This level of disadvantage shapes much of the school’s work and informs its strong focus on inclusion, pastoral care and targeted support to ensure that all pupils are able to achieve well and thrive both academically and socially.
Arranging a visit to Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dyers@holycross.wirral.sch.uk.
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