Headteacher

St Peter’s CE (Aided) Primary School, Heswall

No. on Roll 312

St. Peter’s CE Primary School is a popular, successful church school dedicated to serving the needs of children in Heswall and its locality on the Wirral.

Due to the promotion of our highly-respected Headteacher to the post of Chester Diocesan Director of Education, governors, staff and pupils are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader with a clear vision of education and a strong personal Christian commitment, to build upon the strengths of our happy school and lead us forward into the next phase of school life. With a “good” Ofsted rating we are proud of our academic and extra-curricular achievements to date, but see plenty of scope to develop the school further and raise levels to “outstanding” within the Christian ethos that shapes our caring school community.

We seek a Headteacher who:

• is clearly committed to the spiritual development of children in a church school.
• has a proven track-record of effective leadership
• has the ability to assess and improve the quality and outcome of teaching and learning
• is able to ensure high standards of behaviour and promote good pastoral care
• can motivate and inspire our capable staff team
• will build upon the already-strong and positive relationships with our children, parents, staff, governors, church and local community.

If you believe that you have the skills, expertise and faith commitment to fulfil this exciting and challenging role we would be pleased to hear from you. Visits to our school would be welcomed in the week commencing 22nd May and can be made by appointment with a member of the Governing Body via the School Office.

Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd June (12 noon)

Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th June

Interviews: Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th June.

Further details and applications to be returned by post to: Paula Rowlands, School Support Officer, Birkenhead Town Hall, Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5BR Tel: 0151 666 5204 or by email to: paularowlands@wirral.gov.uk

St Peter’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.