Headteacher

Headteacher

Hilbre High School, Wirral

L33-39 • Start September 2025

Hilbre High School (part of Wirral’s award-winning Oak Trees MAT) is a busy, very popular and welcoming 11- 18 academy with around 1,200 pupils on roll. Our vision is for every student to have the very best educational experience, to be respectful of others, happy and with a strong moral compass. Staff pride themselves in recognising the varied and individual needs of students and providing a broad, balanced education, both in and out of the classroom.

Our aim is that every student, whatever their starting point, makes rapid and sustained progress through effective, high-quality teaching, in order to achieve the best outcomes within a caring and supportive environment. At Sixth Form, we offer over 25 subjects across a range of academic, vocational and performance-based qualifications. The most recent Ofsted inspection (2021) found that the school continues to be Good; but we are never complacent, and always looking to do better.

So, it’s an excellent time to join us as our new Headteacher. We’re looking for an experienced school leader with a strong track record of playing your part in shaping happy, collaborative and respectful schools. You’ll relish the chance to work within a supportive and ambitious Trust framework, where you’ll have all the resources you need to accelerate the school’s progress. 

We’re particularly interested in candidates with a sophisticated understanding of how to embed excellent behaviour for learning, with strong culture and clear, consistent expectations and systems. Evidence of having developed the ‘golden thread’ that links this to CPD through intentional leadership will be a distinct advantage.

You must share our values and commitment to a culture of continuous improvement, and will have the management and leadership skills to maintain high levels of morale and motivation amongst a very capable group of staff. Candidates will bring high standards, plus the knowledge and practical skillset to help us identify where we can still improve, and how to make it happen.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We operate safer recruitment practices, following the guidance in Section 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

To find out more, please visit www.lead-hilbre.co.uk/ 

To arrange a confidential conversation or a visit, please email Navigate NDC Ltd, who are supporting us with this appointment: hilbre@navigategroup.co.uk 

Closing date for applications: midnight, Wednesday 9th April 2025

Final interviews: Thursday 24th and Friday 25th April 2025