Headteacher

Prenton Primary School - Group 3

School Salary: L18-L24 depending on experience

Hours: FTE 1

Contract: Permanent

Headteacher Required from 1st September or as soon as possible thereafter.

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate

Subject to Enhanced DBS check.

 

Following the retirement of our long-serving Headteacher, the Governing Board is seeking to appoint a new Headteacher to lead our welcoming and inclusive school.

 

We are looking for a committed and inspiring leader who will nurture our strong school culture, ensure high standards and bring a clear and ambitious vision for the future.

 

We are proud of our caring ethos, our dedicated staff and our curious, enthusiastic children. Prenton is a school where relationships matter and where the whole community works together to provide the best possible start for every child.

 

We welcome applications from experienced senior leaders who understand the power of relationships, have a track record of improvement and are committed to equity, inclusion and excellence.

 

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th June 2025 at noon

Shortlisting of applications: Tuesday 24th June 2025

Assessment Day (in school): Monday 7th July 2025

Final interviews: Tuesday 8 July 2025

 

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged on:

 

Tuesday 3rd June at 9:30am or

Tuesday 10th June at 4pm.

Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange this.

Tel:  0151 608 2958

Email: schooloffice@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk

 

To apply:

 

Letters of application/supporting statements should be no longer than two sides of A4 in font size 12. 

Application forms for the above post are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk and also from the school office.

Please send application documents marked for the attention of the Chair of Governors either to clerktogovs@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk  or to the school address: Prenton Primary School, Bramwell Avenue, Prenton  CH43 0RQ

 

About Our School

 

Prenton Primary School is a popular community school located in a residential area of the Wirral. There are currently 390 pupils on role from F2 to Year 6. There is also  privately run Early Years Provision, Prenton Penguins on site.

 

We work closely with our families to support the academic, social and emotional development of all pupils.

 

The school has a well-established reputation for inclusion, care and high aspirations. Children are encouraged to take pride in their achievements and to develop confidence and resilience. Our staff team is experienced and dedicated. They work with creativity and a shared belief that every child matters. We maintain high expectations and strive to ensure that children leave us well-prepared for the next stage of their education.

 

We are a Local Authority maintained school with an experienced governing body able to support and challenge. Our aim is to provide strong leadership, clear values and a safe and enriching environment where everyone can thrive.

 

The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.

 

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

 

To learn more please visit our school website: Prenton Primary

www.prentonprimary.co.uk