Headteacher at Halewood CofE Primary School

We are excited to appoint the next Headteacher at Halewood C of E Primary as part of LDST. The Local Governing Body is keen to hear from Leaders who are ready for the next stage in their career.

We are looking for an inspirational Headteacher with the vision and skills to, inspire our children to develop a love of learning and shared values; create a nurturing environment where all children can thrive and achieve their potential; build on our strong sense of community.

Our new Headteacher will have the knowledge, experience, and resilience to steer the future direction of our school and to develop leaders at all levels. They will have the interpersonal skills to motivate others and lead our school community. They will be committed to implementing a rich and engaging curriculum and promoting an inclusive ‘can do’ culture where all can flourish.

We are proud to be part of the Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust which is a multi-academy trust of 17 Church of England schools from across the Liverpool Diocese. Our Trust is inclusive and values-driven and all schools within it benefit from working collaboratively and sharing a vision that all our children will ‘learn, love, and achieve, together with Jesus’. Our new Headteacher will have a role to play Trust-wide in achieving this vision.

Our new Headteacher will: 

• have proven leadership experience
• have the strategic vision to inspire and lead the school team into the future
• support our staff in their continuing professional development, encouraging excellence and high standards 
• maximise the potential of our resources to provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment 
• promote our distinctly Christian school developing links with parents, carers, and the wider community

In return, we can offer you: 

• a committed and caring staff team who are dedicated to the school and its Christian ethos
• happy children who enjoy learning and wider opportunities 
• supportive and engaged parents 
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and career progression across our Trust
• the support of an active and committed local, governing body and parish community
• opportunities for collaboration within LDST and across local Knowsley networks

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please call Karen Sefton at the school to make an appointment on 0151 487 5673. Visits will take place on: 11th January 2023 at 3.30 and 17th January 2023 at 3.30

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

We are a fully inclusive organisation and encourage applications from individuals from minority communities.

Please return completed application forms to karen.sefton@ldst.org.uk 

Closing date: 13/01/2023 (the job will remain open for applications until 20th January on Trust website)

Shortlisting: 23/01/2023

Interviews: 31/01/2023 – 01/02/2023