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Headteacher

St George's Catholic Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 5PD

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Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
29 April 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: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L15 to L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are looking for a Headteacher who:

Is a practicing Catholic with a strong faith and commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school and our inclusive community
Is an aspirational leader who can build on the excellent relationships with staff, children, parents, governors and our school community
Has a desire to continue to build on our positive, caring and inclusive ethos, ensuring our school is a place of safety and joy
Has an ability and desire to sustain high achievement through a rich, broad and exciting curriculum for all
Is a role model who inspires and motivates others through their commitment, enthusiasm and dedication
Is a skilled communicator who is able to share their vision with all school stakeholders and lead them on that journey

What the school offers its staff

At St George’s Catholic Primary School, we can offer you:

Wonderful children who thrive in a warm, caring and inclusive environment
Caring, dedicated and capable staff who welcome new initiatives and opportunities to grow
Supportive Governors, staff and parents who are proud and supportive of their school
A commitment to your continued professional development
Excellent links within a thriving network of 13 primaries and 3 secondary schools
Well established links with Sefton Local Authority and Liverpool Archdiocese

St George’s is a very special place, full of enthusiasm, enjoyment and fun. Children are respectful, loving and enthusiastic, excited by the many opportunities on offer. The Catholic ethos and Gospel values permeate through its outstanding Catholic life and curriculum.

We strongly encourage visits to our school which can be arranged by contacting our school Bursar, Lesley Jones, on 0151 288 6630.

Please visit our school website for more information on about our wonderful school and children, Catholic life and policies: https://www.st-georgesprimary.com/

Applications will only be accepted on the CES Senior Leadership application form. Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Lesley Jones via the school email (admin@stgschool.uk) or handed in at the school office marked for the attention of the Headteacher.

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.