Headteacher

Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered. The application pack is available also on the school website alongside notes to applicants and application forms

www.ssppschool.co.uk (information/vacancies)

All completed applications to be submitted electronically to peterandpaul@knowsley.gov.uk by the closing date stated.

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HEADTEACHER

ISR L16 – L22
£75,049 – £86,803
N.O.R. 351 (including Nursery from age 2)
Start Date: 1st January 2027

The Governing Body of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School invites applications for an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to lead our school family into its next chapter. We are seeking a leader who is kind, reflective, and deeply committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for every child in our care.

Our new Headteacher will be:

• A practising Catholic who lives out their faith daily and demonstrates a strong commitment to Catholic education and the mission of our school.
• A role model of compassion and integrity who shows love, respect and care for all members of our school community.
• An experienced and successful leader with a proven track record in senior leadership within a primary school setting.
• A champion for high standards who sets ambitious expectations for children’s achievement, behaviour and personal development, enabling every child to flourish.
• An inclusive and collaborative leader with excellent interpersonal skills, able to motivate, support and inspire a talented and dedicated staff team.
• A community‑focused leader committed to nurturing strong relationships with parents, governors, the parish, the Archdiocese and the wider community.
• A creative and forward‑thinking educator who embraces new ideas and is eager to build upon the strong foundations already in place.

We can offer:

• A vibrant, caring and nurturing school, where our strong Catholic ethos and values are lived out every day.
• A committed, skilled and hardworking staff team, united by a shared passion for providing the highest quality education.
• Happy, confident and enthusiastic children, who love learning, behave exceptionally well and take pride in their school.
• Supportive parents and carers, and a strong, active parish community with deep-rooted links to the wider local area.
• A dedicated and effective Governing Body, offering both challenge and support, with a clear vision for the future of our school family.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, leadership growth and spiritual enrichment.

Visits and Applications

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.
Please contact the school office on 0151 477 8205 or email peterandpaul@knowsley.gov.uk to arrange an appointment.

• Closing Date: Friday, 3 July 2026 at 12 noon
• Shortlisting: Friday, 3 July 2026 at 4pm
• Interviews: Thursday, 9 & Friday, 10 July 2026

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to relevant pre-employment checks - 2 satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.