Job Vacancy

Headteacher (Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School)

Employer Information

Employer
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Address
Moorfield, 
Tower Hill,
Kirkby,
Liverpool
 
L33 1DZ
Website
www.ssppschool.co.uk
Contact Name
John Casson
Contact Telephone
0151 477 8205
Contact Email
[email protected]

About the Organisation

The Governing Body of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School invites applications for an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to lead our school family into its next chapter. We are seeking a leader who is kind, reflective, and deeply committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for every child in our care.

Role Information

Job Title
Headteacher
Job Type
Leadership
Job Phase
N/A
Location
Liverpool
Grade
L16 – L22
Actual Salary Information
N/A
Actual Salary Range
£75,049 – £86,803
Contract Type
Fixed term
Contract Term
Full time
Start Date
Friday, January 1st, 2027
Closing Date
Friday, July 3rd, 2026

About the Role

Our new Headteacher will be:
• A practising Catholic who lives out their faith daily and demonstrates a strong commitment to Catholic education and the mission of our school.
• A role model of compassion and integrity who shows love, respect and care for all members of our school community.
• An experienced and successful leader with a proven track record in senior leadership within a primary school setting.
• A champion for high standards who sets ambitious expectations for children’s achievement, behaviour and personal development, enabling every child to flourish.
• An inclusive and collaborative leader with excellent interpersonal skills, able to motivate, support and inspire a talented and dedicated staff team.
• A community focused leader committed to nurturing strong relationships with parents, governors, the parish, the Archdiocese and the wider community.
• A creative and forward thinking educator who embraces new ideas and is eager to build upon the strong foundations already in place.
 

Personal Qualities

We can offer:
• A vibrant, caring and nurturing school, where our strong Catholic ethos and values are lived out every day.
• A committed, skilled and hardworking staff team, united by a shared passion for providing the highest quality education.
• Happy, confident and enthusiastic children, who love learning, behave exceptionally well and take pride in their school.
• Supportive parents and carers, and a strong, active parish community with deep-rooted links to the wider local area.
• A dedicated and effective Governing Body, offering both challenge and support, with a clear vision for the future of our school family.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, leadership growth and spiritual enrichment.
 

Application Information

Closing Date
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
Closing Time
12:00pm
Shortlisting Date
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
Interview Date 1
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Interview Date 2
Friday, July 10th, 2026

How to Apply

Visits and Applications
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.
Please contact the school office on 0151 477 8205 or email [email protected] to arrange an appointment.

All additional documentation can be found at www.sspschool.co.uk Information/ Job Vacancies


 

Recruitment Documents

Person Specification
Download Person Specification
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
Download Equal Opportunities Monitoring
Consent to obtain references
Download Consent to obtain references