Headteacher
Job Title: Headteacher
Employer: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Job Type: Leadership
Job Phase: Primary
NOR: 309
Grade: 2
Actual Salary: £70,293 - £81,441
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time
Location: Wirral
Start Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
Closing Date: Monday, June 2nd, 2025
About the School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a highly successful, diverse, inclusive and welcoming school within the Diocese of Shrewsbury.
Due to the resignation of our highly respected, successful Headteacher, Governors are looking to appoint a Headteacher, who is inspirational, enthusiastic and committed to leading our school in the next stage of its development.
Our reputation is strong, and the school community supports the vision and Catholic ethos of the school.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is within Shrewsbury Diocese. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
About the Role
This is a wonderful opportunity for a practising Catholic, who is dynamic, forward thinking and who can work in partnership with staff, children, senior leaders, families and governors, to drive and guide Sacred Heart on our journey of faith, love and academic excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference, we would encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.please note the start date will be agreed with successful candidate
Personal Qualities
* We are seeking a person who: has a genuine enthusiasm and hunger to drive forward and enrich our school, displaying a deep commitment to the Catholic ethos.
* * a love of children, staff and all that happens at Sacred Heart, helping us to truly demonstrate our Mission.
* is a role model with a clear vision for our school, able to inspire and motivate others through their commitment and dedication.
* is an aspirational leader, ensuring high quality teaching and learning with 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 In return we can offer:
* a happy, loving, nurturing, secure environment which celebrates the Catholic faith and ethos, where faith and learning are intertwined and built on the teachings of Jesus.
* a dedicated, supportive and hard-working family of teachers and support staff who are fully committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils. * a commitment to your wellbeing and professional development.
How to Apply
We warmly invite you to visit our school to meet our happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils and dedicated staff. Visits can be arranged by contacting Mr Karl Landrum, our Chair of Governors on karllandrum@sacredheart.wirral.sch.uk Application forms for the above post are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk and also from the school website: www.sacredheartmoreton.co.uk. Completed application forms should be returned via email to: julie.english@dioceseofshrewsbury.org no later than 9am on Monday 2 June 2025. Applications must be made on a Senior Leadership CES application form. Please visit our school website to access the Headship application pack.
Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025
Short Listing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 5th June 2025
2nd Interview Date: Friday 6th June 2025
Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Person Specification: Download Document
Application Form: Download Document
Equal Opportunities Monitoring: Download Document
Applicants Declaration: Download Document
Rehabilitation Of Offenders Disclosure: Download Document
Consent to Obtain References: Download Document
Contact Details
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Danger Lane
Moreton
CH46 8UG
Contact Name: Amanda Fletcher
Contact Telephone: 01516771091
Contact e-mail: schooloffice@sacredheart.wirral.sch.uk
Website: www.sacredheartmoreton.co.uk
NOR: 309
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