Headteacher
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Leadershiip Salary ISR L13 - L19
Required from 01/01/2027
The Governing Body of St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Wallasey is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Catholic Headteacher who has a clear vision to lead the school on the next stage of its aspirational journey.
We wish to appoint a Headteacher who:
is a committed and practising Catholic
will celebrate, support and develop our school whilst living out our Mission Statement Love One Another as I Have Loved You
puts the needs of children first
has the ability to support and empower staff to be the best they can be whilst showing a
commitment to their own professional development
has a proven track record of raising standards across the Key Stages
is a positive person with excellent interpersonal skills
is an excellent communicator who is committed to working closely in partnership with all stakeholders
We can offer:
a nurturing, warm and friendly school
happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
an excellent staff team committed to achieving high standards.
supportive and enthusiastic Governors and parents
a commitment to your wellbeing and continuing professional development.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed Thursday 3 rd September at 4.30 pm or Tuesday 8 th September at 10 am. Please contact the school office to arrange. Tel: 0151 638 3919 or email: schooloffice@stjosephs-wallasey.wirral.sch.uk
St Josephs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS and barred list checks and
satisfactory references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, St Joseph¿s Catholic Primary School will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates.
Documents connected to this post can be found on the school website
www.stjosephs-wallasey.wirral.sch.uk and on the Wirral website www.wirral.gov.uk
It is a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic. Applicants are advised to read the document
Guidance for applicants in securing a faith reference and Section J of the Person Specification.
School visitsThursday 3rd September at 4.30 pm or Tuesday 8th September at 10 am.
Shortlisting: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Completed CES application forms should be emailed to Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
Closing date for applications: Monday 14th September 2026 at 9 am
Salary range
- £69,596 - £80,655 per year