Headteacher

Headteacher - Waterloo Primary School 

Full-time, permanent 

L18 – L24 currently £78,702 - £91,158 (25/26)

We are seeking an exceptional, dynamic and inspirational headteacher to lead Waterloo Primary School through the next part of its improvement journey. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to shape a culture where each and every child is supported, nurtured and challenged to achieve their potential. We are looking for a strong, visionary leader who is able to articulate and deliver clear strategic direction for the school. 

Main purpose

The headteacher will: 

• Establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction together with the CEO, trustees and the local governing body, and through consultation with the school community.

• Drive continuous improvement through highly effective leadership, developing and empowering others to ensure that pupils maximise their full potential.

• Establish and oversee systems, processes and policies so that the school can operate effectively.

• Identify barriers to the school’s effectiveness, and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely and suited to the school’s context and improvement priorities.

• Ensure that school improvement strategies are effectively implemented.

• Monitor progress towards achieving the school’s aims and objectives.

• Allocate financial resources appropriately, efficiently and effectively.

• Be responsible for the recruitment and retention of expert staff.

Please see attached job description for further details. 

Tours of the School

Tours will be held on the following dates and times:

22 January 2026 between: 1pm and 4pm

23 January 2026 between: 1pm and 4pm

Please contact sophie.lynch@merseyview.com to book onto a tour