Headteacher

Headteacher

Group 2

Leadership L15 - L21

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.
• happy, confident, ambitious and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• 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.

 

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

 

Applications must be made on a Senior Leadership CES application form. Please visit our school website to access the Headship application pack. Completed application forms should be returned via email to: julie.english@dioceseofshrewsbury.org no later than 9am on Monday 2 June 2025.

 

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.

 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2024.

 

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 June 2025 by 9am

Short listing will take place: Monday 2 June 2025.

Interviews will take place: Thursday 5 June and Friday 6 June 2025.

 

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. 

 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

 

The school 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.

 

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Danger Lane

Moreton

Wirral

CH46 8UG

Tel: 0151 677 1091

Email: schooloffice@sacredheart.wirral.sch.uk