Headteacher
Woodchurch CofE Primary School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 7LS28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
5 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £77,552 - £85,529
Pay scale
- L19 - L23
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our new Headteacher will have the highest ambitions for our children. They will be an outstanding leader and a great communicator, have real leadership skills and a clear vision for excellent Christian education. They will appreciate the benefits of working with a supportive team of staff, governors and parents. They will be committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children, staff and the wider school community. As Headteacher, they will also enjoy working closely with other schools within the local area and the academy trust, learning from and sharing best practice.
What the school offers its staff
As a school we are working hard with our academy trust partners, the LA and diocese to secure the improvements that we need. We are excited by the progress we have made so far and are looking forward to welcoming a Headteacher who can continue to build upon this work to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils, families and staff.
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 office@cdat.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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About Woodchurch CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 210 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@cdat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01928245500
Woodchurch is a one form entry Church of England primary school situated in the Woodchurch estate within an area of Birkenhead. Holy Cross Church is neighbour to the school and the relationship between the church, school and community is strong. Our pupils benefit from leafy school grounds and a spacious school building. Woodchurch is a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive school that is committed to the local community and where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Arranging a visit to Woodchurch CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@cdat.co.uk.
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