Headteacher

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Benefits platform

Leadership coaching and career growth

Job summary

St Charles' Catholic Academy in Liverpool is seeking an inspirational Catholic school leader to guide its next phase of development. The role focuses on securing whole-school improvement, raising standards and promoting inclusive practices within a Catholic ethos.

The successful candidate will lead teaching and learning, develop high-performing teams and work with the Local Governing Body and Trust to deliver strategic plans and sustained success for pupils and families in Liverpool.

Qualifications

• A practising Catholic with clear commitment to Catholic ethos and values.
• Proven track record of securing whole-school improvement and raising standards.
• Significant leadership experience in primary school settings.
• Strong understanding of Catholic School Inspection (CSI) and Ofsted frameworks, with the ability to lead improvement through self-evaluation and strategic planning.
• Commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential through inclusive practice.
• Experience developing high-performing teams and fostering collaboration, accountability and growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors, parish communities and external partners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Resilience, adaptability and ability to lead confidently through change.

Skills

Catholic ethos

School improvement

Self-evaluation

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Safeguarding

Change management

Team development

Communication

Resilience

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A practising Catholic with a clear commitment to the Catholic ethos, mission and values of the school.


• An inspirational and ambitious leader with a proven track record of securing whole-school improvement and raising standards.


• Significant leadership experience within a primary school setting, including responsibility for teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.


• A strong understanding of Catholic School Inspection (CSI) and Ofsted frameworks, with the ability to lead improvement through effective self-evaluation and strategic planning.


• A commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential through high-quality education and inclusive practice.


• Experience of developing and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and professional growth.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors, parish communities and external partners.


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct at all times.


• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to lead confidently through change while maintaining a positive and supportive environment.


• The vision and determination to lead St Charles' Catholic Academy through its next stage of development and success.

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to lead a happy, welcoming and successful Catholic primary academy at the heart of Liverpool.


• Enthusiastic, caring and ambitious pupils who are eager to learn and flourish.


• A committed and dedicated staff team who are passionate about delivering the best outcomes for every child.


• Strong support from an ambitious and highly effective Local Governing Body.


• Access to a collaborative network of experienced headteachers and leaders across St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust.


• High-quality school improvement, operational and strategic support from the Trust's Central Team.


• Excellent opportunities for professional development, leadership coaching and career progression.


• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and benefits platform.


• A vibrant school community with strong relationships between school, parish and families.


• The opportunity to shape the future of St Charles' Catholic Academy while making a lasting difference to the lives of children and the wider community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.