Headteacher

Valewood Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 7YG

31 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L15 - L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, dynamic and inspirational headteacher to lead Valewood Primary School, following the appointment of the current headteacher to our trust’s school improvement team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to build upon a strong culture where each and every child is supported, nurtured and challenged to achieve their potential. We are looking for a strong, visionary leader who is able to articulate and deliver clear strategic direction for the school.

This vibrant, one-form entry primary school is located close to Crosby Village, a stone’s throw away from Sefton’s magnificent coastline. There are currently 210 pupils on roll between the ages of four and 11, and the school continues to be the most over-subscribed primary school in Sefton.

This is a really exciting time to join our newly formed trust. At Mersey View Learning Trust, we ensure that children are at the heart of every decision that we make. Passionate about addressing social disadvantage and removing barriers to learning, we have a strong, shared vision that each and every child should benefit from an inclusive, first-class education.

What the school offers its staff

As part of Mersey View Learning Trust, you will join a collaborative community of six schools committed to inclusion, excellence and opportunity for all. As a community trust, we believe wholeheartedly in ensuring that children in our schools and within Sefton receive the best possible education. We want the very best for all our children and we are dedicated to giving back to the local community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.