29 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Required from 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate

  • Closing date

    20 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    21 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Full Time post

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L18 - L24

What skills and experience we're looking for

Following the retirement of our long-serving Headteacher, the Governing Board is seeking to appoint a new Headteacher to lead our welcoming and inclusive school.

We are looking for a committed and inspiring leader who will nurture our strong school culture, ensure high standards and bring a clear and ambitious vision for the future.

We are proud of our caring ethos, our dedicated staff and our curious, enthusiastic children. Prenton is a school where relationships matter and where the whole community works together to provide the best possible start for every child.

We welcome applications from experienced senior leaders who understand the power of relationships, have a track record of improvement and are committed to equity, inclusion and excellence.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th June at noon

Shortlisting of applications: Tuesday 24th June

Assessment Day (in school): Monday 7th July

Final interviews: Tuesday 8 July

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged on:

Tuesday 3rd June at 9:30am or

Tuesday 10th June at 4pm.

Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange this.

Tel: 0151 608 2958

Email: clerktogovs@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk

To apply –

Letters of application/supporting statements should be no longer than two sides of A4 in font size 12.

Please send application documents marked for the attention of the Chair of Governors either to clerktogovs@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk or to the school address: Prenton Primary School, Bramwell Avenue, Prenton CH43 0RQ


What the school offers its staff

About Our School

Prenton Primary School is a popular community school located in a residential area of the Wirral. There are currently 390 pupils on role from F2 to Year 6. There is also privately run Early Years Provision, Prenton Penguins on site.

We work closely with our families to support the academic, social and emotional development of all pupils.

The school has a well-established reputation for inclusion, care and high aspirations. Children are encouraged to take pride in their achievements and to develop confidence and resilience. Our staff team is experienced and dedicated. They work with creativity and a shared belief that every child matters. We maintain high expectations and strive to ensure that children leave us well-prepared for the next stage of their education.

We are a Local Authority maintained school with an experienced governing body able to support and challenge. Our aim is to provide strong leadership, clear values and a safe and enriching environment where everyone can thrive.

To learn more please visit our school website.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to clerktogovs@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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

About Prenton Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
393 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0151 608 2958

We are a thriving community school with an excellent team of staff.
Our school has a positive and supportive governing body.
The pupils are keen to learn and we are proud to celebrate all of their achievements.

Arranging a visit to Prenton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schooloffice@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk.

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