Headteacher
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 6QB25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 June 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
- £70,293 to £81,441
Pay scale
- L15 - L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Toxteth, Liverpool are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who is a practising Catholic, enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated to leading our school community.
We wish to appoint:
- a committed leader with a strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of our school.
- a person who values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential.
- a leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the school community through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- a leader who is mindful and supportive of the wellbeing of all pupils and staff.
- someone who will maintain and develop the partnerships between our school, our parents and carers, our Parish, Archdiocese, Local Authority and the wider community.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
- a vibrant, caring and encouraging environment for learning, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos.
- strong support from a highly effective and supportive Governing Body.
- happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- a dedicated, supportive and hard-working staff who are fully committed to further raising standards in the classroom.
- good opportunities for continuous professional development.
- supportive parents and carers, Parish and community.
Some of our recent achievements include:
Inspection Report by Ofsted, June 2022
‘Leaders and staff share a clear vision for what they want pupils to achieve by the time that they leave the school… through a well-organised curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils.’
Inspection Report by Archdiocese of Liverpool, November 2023
‘The level of pastoral care provided to all is a prominent and living expression of the school’s mission, which contributes significantly to the happiness and well-being of all.’
Further details about the role
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Rita Pyne at r.pyne@holyfamily.liverpool.sch.uk or telephone the school office on 0151 709 3672 to make an appointment.
Application packs are available from the website of the Archdiocese of Liverpool at https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/careers and the DfE vacancies website https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/
Applications will only be accepted on the CES Senior leadership application form which is attached to the candidate pack found on the school’s website. Further information can be found on the CES website. The form must be fully completed and legible. The supporting statement should be clear, concise and related to the specific post, and be no more than 3 sides of A4 - Arial font, size 11.
Applications should be returned to the Vice Chair of Governors, Mr Dan Paton via email at dpaton@arnotstmary.com
Closing Date: Monday 7th July at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 10th July 2025
Interviews: Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th July 2025
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post.
The post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.
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 dpaton@arnotstmary.com
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holy Family Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 194 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- dpaton@arnotstmary.com
- Phone number
- 01517093672
Arranging a visit to Holy Family Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dpaton@arnotstmary.com.
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