Headteacher
Redgate Community Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4EW26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 February 2026
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: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L14 - L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body of Redgate Community Primary School is looking to appoint a dynamic, caring and forward-thinking Headteacher who has the vision to lead our community and inspire everyone to achieve our values of‘We Learn, We Collaborate, We Nurture, We Grow and We Are Safe’.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer:
- A dedicated, skilled and compassionate staff team who consistently give their very best for the children in their care
- A collaborative school culture that celebrates teamwork, professional growth and achievement across all areas of our work
- A committed Governing Body who provides both support and strategic challenge to help the school thrive
- The opportunity to shape the next era of Redgate’s development by designing and implementing a dynamic, future‑focused curriculum
Further information about the job
How to apply
If you believe you could be successful as Headteacher of Redgate Community Primary School, please complete the online application form and email your supporting letter, for the attention of:
Mrs Melanie Steele
Clerk to Governors
finance@redgateprimary.com
We welcome and encourage you to visit the school prior to application, on one of the following dates.
- Monday 23 February 2.00pm-3.00pm
- Thursday 26 February 9.30am-10.30am
- Monday 2 March 9.30am-10.30am / 2.00pm-3.00pm
If you wish to do so, please contact Mrs Melanie Steele on the above email address.
Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 18 March, and we will inform all candidates of the outcome by email.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 March 2026.Further shortlisting may take place at the end of the first day, with candidates informed of the decisions by telephone.
Interviews will involve a selection of activities to assess candidates in line with the person specification for the role. Further information on the process will be given with the invitation to interview.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Redgate Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 265 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Redgate Community Primary School website
- Email address
- finance@redgateprimary.com
- Phone number
- 01704 828140
Redgate Community Primary School is a unique and inclusive school, driven by a clear and ambitious vision to equip our children to be confident global citizens of the future. We strive to ensure that every pupil leaves us at the end of Year 6 believing there are no limits to what they can achieve, with the confidence, resilience and determination to be the very best version of themselves. Central to our mission is giving every child a voice and the opportunity to reach their highest potential, regardless of their starting point.
At Redgate, everyone feels safe, valued and secure. We are proud of our diverse community, where differences are celebrated and mutual respect underpins all relationships. Central to unique offer is our dedicated 42-place Special Educational Needs Unit (‘The Pines’), providing specialist provision for pupils with additional needs alongside mainstream education.
Our inclusive ethos is rooted in developing self-belief and fostering an intrinsic love of learning in every child. Staff at Redgate learn alongside our pupils, valuing and building upon what each child brings to our school. We provide a strong learning culture and environment that excites, engages, challenges and inspires everyone to achieve their best.
Arranging a visit to Redgate Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@redgateprimary.com.
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