Headteacher

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Leadership 15 - 21 (Group 2)

Full Time Permanent

36 Working hours

Required from 01 September 2026

Greenleas Primary School

Due to the retirement of our longstanding and respected Headteacher, we are looking for an exceptional new leader who will embrace our values, build on our many successes and lead our school forward with energy, vision and care.

We are seeking an exceptional leader who shares our vision, values and commitment to excellence. This is a wonderful opportunity to lead a happy, ambitious and caring school where relationships, inclusion and wellbeing are at the forefront.

We are looking for a Headteacher who will:

Champion every child and ensure they achieve their very best
Nurture our inclusive, family-focused ethos
Value and develop our dedicated staff team
Build strong partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community
Lead with warmth, integrity and ambition

In return, you will be joining a school community that is proud, supportive and fully committed to working alongside you. The Governing Body is dedicated to providing strong support and constructive challenge, ensuring that you can lead with confidence and clarity.

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to lead our school into its next chapter, we would love to hear from you.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you what makes Greenleas such a special place. Opportunities to visit the school will be on:

Tuesday 21st April at 10am
Monday 27th April at 1:30pm
Friday 1st May at 10am
Please contact the school office to organise your visit. Tel: 0151 639 1225

Applications should be addressed to Mr B Clark, Chair of Governors, and submitted to recruitment@greenleas.wirral.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 7th May 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on 8th May 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to interview, which will be held over two days during the week commencing 18th May 2026.

Greenleas Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, as part of our pre-employment due diligence, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This may include social media websites and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.