Headteacher
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool, L13 7EA34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 January 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
Pay scale
- L18 - L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
We seek an experienced leader who is a practising Catholic, committed to continuing our journey of excellence. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and caring staff who strive for the best outcomes for the children of St Cecilia's. Our well-established Governing Board shares this commitment, working collaboratively to support the school's vision and objectives.
You will join a friendly and committed school family in a vibrant and welcoming community, with happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills further with friendly and supportive colleagues who strive to ensure our children receive the best education delivered through their positive team ethos.
The governors are looking for a head teacher who is: -
- A practising Catholic
- Highly motivated with energy, drive and ambition
- An inspirational leader of learning
We are seeking a person who has:
- A passion for our school, including a genuine enthusiasm and love of children, staff and all that happens at St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School.
- A clear vision for our school with the skills and ability to implement this vision in partnership with all key members of the school community including Governors, staff, parents/carers, our parish and children to deliver the highest level of education, achievement and attainment possible for our pupils.
- A clear understanding of leadership within Catholic education and our Catholic ethos.
- The ability to build upon the existing rich curriculum with high expectations of children’s attainment, achievement and behaviour, supporting every child to develop and reach their own unique, individual potential.
- Experience of developing strategies for effective staff engagement and maintaining positive staff morale.
- Has the leadership qualities needed to work with the senior leadership team to inspire, challenge and encourage staff to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to ensure a good work life balance for all stakeholders in our community.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information.
Candidates should evidence their strengths in letters of application and address the attached person specification.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A happy, loving, nurturing, secure environment with a strong Catholic ethos built on the teachings of Jesus.
- A dedicated and proactive Governing Body who hold the children at the heart of everything they do.
- An inclusive, highly effective, dynamic senior leadership team.
- A proactive and developing school staff, dedicated to raising standards across our community.
- A substantive system of support, guidance and professional development from an experienced Senior Leadership Team, a passionate/committed Governing body and via working partnerships with Liverpool Archdiocese, School Improvement Liverpool and Liverpool’s Collaborative of Head Teacher’s network.
- Children who are happy, enjoy learning and embracing new challenges.
Further details about the role
Applications will only be accepted on the CES Senior Leadership application form which can be downloaded from the School’s Website. Please do not submit CVs. Further associated guidance can be found on the CES website https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/recruitment-process/item/1000051-model-recruitment-documents-guidance. Completed application forms should be returned to the Co-Chairs of Governors, Mr J. Kilburn and Mr L. Fogarty by email sbm@sccp.liverpool.sch.uk or via the school office marked for the attention of the Co-Chairs of the Governing Body.
An Application pack is available from Archdiocese website, School Improvement Liverpool website and https://www.stceciliascatholicprimaryschool.co.uk/
We strongly recommend visits to the school where you will have an opportunity to have an informal discussion with members of the Senior Leadership Team. If you wish to visit our school please contact our school office on (0151) 228 1760.
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and health clearance by the Local Authority. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2024.
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 sbm@sccp.liverpool.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 420 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sbm@sccp.liverpool.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01512281760
The Governing Board of St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School invites applications for the position of Head Teacher, commencing September 2025. This opportunity arises as our current, long-standing, and committed Head Teacher retires in August 2025.
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School was established in March 2024 through the amalgamation of St Cecilia's Infants and St Cecilia's Junior Schools. We are a vibrant and inclusive community, deeply rooted in our Catholic ethos, dedicated to nurturing happy, confident children with enquiring minds. Our mission is to ensure that all our children, irrespective of background or ability, have the best opportunity to fully develop their talents and become well-rounded individuals, equipped to meet future challenges. We are committed to providing a broad-based, bespoke curriculum that challenges and motivates our pupils, enabling them to participate in a range of high-quality learning opportunities.
Located in the heart of Tuebrook, Liverpool, St Cecilia's Primary School serves a diverse and dynamic community. Tuebrook is known for its rich history and strong sense of community, with landmarks such as the Grade II listed St. John's Church and the expansive Newsham Park.
Arranging a visit to St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@sccp.liverpool.sch.uk.
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