Headteacher

Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a real difference? The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is seeking a visionary Headteacher to lead our vibrant and diverse school community in Liverpool.

About Us

We are a joyful, inclusive, and multicultural academy where 64 languages are spoken and 58 nationalities are represented. As part of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust—a unique joint denominational trust—we are committed to excellence rooted in Christian values.

We’re on a journey of rapid improvement, with a full roll across all year groups for 2024–25 and a strong focus on raising standards, curriculum development, and inclusion.

The Role

As Headteacher, you will:

• Provide strategic vision and dynamic leadership across the academy
• Drive high standards of teaching and learning, pupil progress, and curriculum innovation
• Foster a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and pastoral care
• Uphold and promote our unique dual Christian ethos (Catholic and Church of England)
• Lead staff development, performance management, and continuous improvement
• Strengthen community links and partnerships with local, diocesan, and educational stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced and driven school leader who:

• Has a proven track record in raising achievement as a senior leader
• Is passionate about inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• Has strong understanding of curriculum planning, performance data, and safeguarding
• Can model outstanding leadership rooted in Christian values
• Thrives in diverse, multilingual settings and can build effective teams

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming, mission-driven school community
• Opportunity to shape the future of an inclusive and aspirational academy
• Strong support from the All Saints Multi Academy Trust and governing body
• A chance to lead a school with a rich cultural mix and real heart

How to Apply

Ready to lead with purpose? To arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Jen Sing Director of Secondary Education

"Don't change the world, change worlds."

Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 at 9am. 

Interview date: 28th April 2025

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.   

The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is a member of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust. All Saints Multi Academy Trust is the operating name for The Liverpool Joint Catholic and Church of England Academies Trust. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.