Headteacher

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Headteacher
Leadership L21-27
1.00 fte

We are looking to appoint an inspirational leader from 1st September 2026, committed to continuing to deliver the highest quality educational provision for young people at Liscard Primary School.
Liscard Primary School is an ambitious and inclusive community school with a reputation for providing a high standard of education.
Our staff are an exceptional group. Highly committed, hardworking, and motivated. The Headteacher will continue to evolve the supportive, stimulating environment, and the successful person will share our high expectations of achievement for all our children.

We are looking for someone who:
Can provide overall strategic leadership for the school, establishing aims, objectives and policies;
Demonstrates a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching and learning in a complex, diverse school environment;
Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of EYFS and the National Curriculum;
Demonstrates excellent management, interpersonal and organisational skills;
Supports teams in working together to raise levels of achievement and attainment for all children;
Is a dynamic and creative practitioner with high expectations;
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment;
Has a good understanding and working knowledge of trauma informed approaches;
Leads by example, modelling best practice regarding professional conduct, workload and personal development.

To arrange a visit to our school, please contact Joanne Johnson our business manager on 0151 638 3910.
Further information about our school is available on our website. A walk around the school will form part of the interview day(s), but if you would like an informal conversation with George, the Chair of Governors, please contact Joanne Johnson on 0151 638 3910 who will pass your details on.

An application pack can be downloaded from our school website www.liscard.wirral.sch.uk. All applications should be addressed to Mr George Lucking (Chair of Governors) at Liscard Primary School, and sent to the Clerk to Governors, Joanne, at clerktogovernors@liscard.wirral.sch.uk.

The application window closes at 11pm on 22nd February 2026.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 23rd February, after which successful applicants will be invited to interview, which will be held over two days: 23rd and 24th March 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability