Headteacher
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9AZ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 8am
Date listed
23 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £73,105.00 Annually (Actual)
Headteacher job summary
Headteacher Vacancy
L15-L21 | £73,105 - £84,699 per annum
Permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Our Church of England Primary Academy in Southport is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to lead our school with vision, compassion and a commitment to excellence. We are looking for a leader who can inspire a love of learning, uphold our Christian values, and foster a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
We are seeking a Headteacher who will:- Put children at the centre of all decisions and work closely with families to help them thrive.
- Bring significant leadership experience with a strong track record of driving school improvement.
- Lead and motivate the whole staff team, modelling our Christian values and vision.
- Champion high-quality teaching, curriculum enrichment and professional development.
- Make full and effective use of our well‑resourced facilities to create an inclusive learning environment.
- Maintain strong relationships with parents, governors, church partners and the wider community.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the Local Governing Body.
- Strengthen the school’s role at the heart of the local community.
- A committed, caring and cohesive staff team.
- Enthusiastic, motivated children who enjoy learning.
- Supportive parents and an engaged school community.
- Attractive buildings and extensive outdoor areas.
- A proactive and supportive Local Governing Body.
- Leadership development opportunities within LDST and collaboration across local networks.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.
To book, contact Kirsty Taylor or Belinda Wood
📧 kirsty.taylor@ldst.org.uk or belinda.wood@ldst.org.uk
📞 01704 538 366
Visit dates:
- TBC
- Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 18th March
- Shortlisting: Wednesday 18th March
- Interviews: Thursday 26th March
Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to pre‑employment checks including references, online checks, Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; shortlisted candidates must disclose relevant criminal history. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Welcome to Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust
Thank you for your interest in working in one of our amazing schools and committing to making a difference to learners right across our Trust.
LDST is a multi–academy Trust of 18 primary schools that welcomes young people and colleagues of all faiths and none and is committed to providing a high-quality education and environment where Christian values and principles permeate all that we do.
As a Trust, we have a very clear purpose, and an uncompromising vision:
The right of all to have a great education is at the heart of everything we do so that all learners, regardless of background, ethnicity or need, make excellent progress, and fulfil their academic potential.
Central to this are our core values of collaboration, difference, local and inclusion, and our commitment to ensuring that all learners thrive through an education that teaches wisdom, instils hope, nurtures community, and embeds dignity and respect.
All of our schools benefit from high levels of collaboration and a strong school improvement function and central team, which give the capacity to support schools, evaluate and intervene where needed. Strong networks and a culture of support ensures a high level of accountability matched with only the challenge required to enable local leadership to flourish.
We do this to ensure that our schools are self-sustaining, and we are committed to being:
Respectful of the individual identity of our schools –knowing their strengths and understand where improvements are needed
Resourceful and recognising effective and successful practice in all schools and using this where possible as a resource to support others to bring about improvement
Responsive to the context of each school, adapting strategies where necessary to promote and sustain improvements
Relentless in our pursuit of excellence and led by a belief that every child can achieve
Our family of schools support and connect, share practice, and provide an excellent education built on distinctly Christian values so that all children, learners and staff across our Trust, flourish. Our established networks provide exciting opportunities for schools to work together to create a fluid school improvement system.
Supporting you to flourish and thrive in your role is extremely important to us and this is reflected in our strategic People Pillar and People Strategy:
Diagram 1, SmartArt diagram
We are a fully inclusive organisation and encourage applications from individuals from all communities regardless of faith, race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender or sex, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.
What we can offer you
Continuing Professional Development – All support staff can apply for fully-funded apprenticeships up to degree level.
Leadership Pathways – We have a wealth of development opportunities that are open to colleagues, and we are exceptionally proud of our very high levels of internal promotion.
Annual Trust Wide Conference – For all colleagues to celebrate and learn together.
Collaboration – Regular networking opportunities across our networks for different staff groups.
Trust Wellbeing Group – Exploring and implementing new and innovative initiatives to support our colleagues to be happy and healthy in work like our Trust Wide employee assistance programme and reward platform.
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