Headteacher

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Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.

Headteacher

All Saints Upton, Hough Green, Widnes

Salary: L13-L19

NOR: 182

Term: Permanent post to commence 1st September 2026

All Saints Upton CE Primary School, is a dynamic and vibrant school, where our ethos is

“Let all that you do be done in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14).

Our Christian values of Love, Hope, Perseverance, Forgiveness, Thankfulness and Trust underpin all aspects of our school.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Headteacher to join our dedicated staff, supportive governors and wonderful children.

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

Our warm and welcoming school is popular and well-respected within the local community. Whilst our catchment area covers a mixed urban area of social and privately owned housing, we are in an area of higher-than-average deprivation, and more than 50 percent of the school’s children are supported with pupil premium.

We are proud of the dedication our school team had in providing quality SEND support and provision and the recent Ofsted inspection (2023, rated Good) highlighted that pupils with SEND learn successfully alongside their peers within our school.

We share our site with a Children’s Centre and Pre-school, and whilst they are managed separately; we have a successful and close working relationship with them.

The school is situated on the outskirts of Widnes and the area is well served with local amenities and benefits from excellent commuter links.

The successful Headteacher will:

- be an inspirational, creative and strategic leader who is resilient when adapting to an ever-changing educational landscape

- be dynamic and keen to lead by example

- has a clear commitment to the development of the whole child, working to raise aspirations and facilitate social mobility.

- have excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels

- be able to build relationships quickly and effectively with a wide and diverse range of people including pupils, parents / carers, colleagues, governors, and church and Diocese

- is a team player with experience of leading and developing others reach their full potential.

- is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children, staff and volunteers, with secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding systems and processes.

In return we can offer:

- curious and hardworking children who are kind and respectful towards each other

- a friendly, dedicated, skilled and stable staff team

- a rich and broad curriculum

- a stimulating learning environment

- modern building, equipment and facilities

- the support and challenge of an active and fully committed governing body

- strong local partnerships with other schools

Visits to school can be arranged for week beginning 9th February 2026 by contacting the office manager, Chloe Bond on 0151 257 2450.

Recruitment Dates:

Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd February 2026 at 11:59pm

Shortlisting: Friday 27th February 2026

Interviews: To take place over Wednesday 11th March 2026 and Thursday 12th March 2026

How to Apply

The application process for this role is a 2-stage process:

- Application form (with a personal statement of no more than 1000 words)

- Interview (including tasks and a presentation)

To be considered for this role you must complete the application form. We are unable to accept CV’s or applications from agencies.

Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed. The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview. The governors reserve the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applicants from overseas are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.

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.

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – school.recruitment@halton.gov.uk