Headteacher
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HHThis job expired on 3 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 February 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- £68,586 - £77,552
Pay scale
- L14-L19
What skills and experience we're looking for
Dawpool is looking for a new headteacher who is an effective communicator, a good listener, and an approachable supportive leader, who will value all staff and actively encourage and upskill them through ongoing CPD, and who will uphold the Christian distinctiveness of our school which is centred on the abundant life of Jesus and shown through the fruits of the spirit.
We are looking for an outstanding leader who will continue to move our school forwards and will have the highest ambitions for our children. The applicant will be an effective communicator with a clear vision for excellent Christian education. They will appreciate the benefits of working with a supportive team of staff, governors, parents and the wider community. They will also enjoy working closely with other schools within CDAT, learning from and sharing best practice.
What the school offers its staff
Dawpool is a small outstanding, caring and nurturing school with high aspirations where our children thrive, located in a unique and beautiful setting surrounded by Thurstaston common. Our school is proud to be part of the Chester Diocesan Academies Trust family of schools - a multi-academy trust that is committed to supporting staff well-being and professional development.
Further details about the role
The closing date for the job is noon on Monday 3rd March. Shortlisting will take place on the same day and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the shortlisting meeting.
Interviews will be held on 10th March (school-based activities) and 11th March (formal interviews).
There will be an opportunity for potential candidates to visit school on Wednesday 26th February at 2.30pm or 4.30pm. If you would like to visit, please email Emma Furlong (CDAT Administrator) – office@cdat.co.uk – to register your interest.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 225 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- office@cdat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01928245500
Arranging a visit to Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@cdat.co.uk.
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