Headteacher

Following the retirement of the current Headteacher, the Governors, staff, pupils and parents at St Andrew’s C E Primary School would welcome applications from an inspirational leader who has the drive, vision, enthusiasm and ambition to continue the development of this highly regarded, outstanding school.

St Andrew’s CE (Aided) Primary School is a popular school situated in Bebington, at the heart of the Wirral Peninsular. The school is aspirational, caring and friendly with a strong Christian ethos.

The Governors are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent practitioner
• Is a highly effective leader who makes a difference for all by inspiring a thirst for learning
• Has exceptionally strong Christian values that underpin all that the school does to ensure that the children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is of the highest order
• Will build on the strong links and partnerships with our church and the wider community

We are offering:

• A place where children are happy, well-behaved and love to learn
• A caring and thriving school community underpinned by a strong and effective Governing Body and supportive families
• A forward looking school which recognises the importance of educating pupils for the 21st Century
• An enthusiastic, hard working staff who are committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for our pupils through self-improvement
• A rewarding opportunity to shape the future direction of the school and to lead it through its next phase of improvement

Informal visits, at 2.30 p.m. on 22nd March or at 4 p.m. on 27th March, are warmly welcomed. If these dates are unsuitable every effort will be made to provide an alternative. Please telephone the secretary to confirm a visit.

Application forms and further details are available on request from the school office.

Application forms are also available on line at www.chester.anglican.org/jobs; www.wirral.gov.uk; www.tes.com.jobs

Completed application forms should be sent direct to the school marked Strictly Private and Confidential – For Addressee only: Mr. Simon Ost, Chair of Governors

The closing date for applications is 20th April 2018 at 12 noon.
References, if requested, will be required by Friday 11th May 2018.
Interviews will take place on Monday 21st May and Tuesday 22nd May 2018.

The school 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 an enhanced disclosure from the DBS and satisfactory references.

Details of this vacancy are available at www.chesterdiocese.org.uk; www.wirral.gov.uk, tes

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post free from any form of unlawful discrimination.

St Andrew’s C.E. Primary School, Townfield Lane, Bebington, Wirral. CH63 7NL
Tel; 0151 645 7782. e-mail; schooloffice@standrews.wirral.sch.uk