We are looking to appoint a motivated and successful leader to be the next Headteacher of our school. Woodchurch is a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive school that is committed to the local community and where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Our new Headteacher will have the highest ambitions for our children. They will be an outstanding leader and a great communicator, have real leadership skills and a clear vision for excellent Christian education. They will appreciate the benefits of working with a supportive team of staff, governors and parents. They will be committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children, staff and the wider school community. As Headteacher, they will also enjoy working closely with other schools within the local area and the academy trust, learning from and sharing best practice.
Woodchurch is a one form entry Church of England primary school situated in the Woodchurch estate within an area of Birkenhead. Holy Cross Church is neighbour to the school and the relationship between the church, school and community is strong. Our pupils benefit from leafy school grounds and a spacious school building.
As a school we are working hard with our academy trust partners, the LA and diocese to secure the improvements that we need. We are excited by the progress we have made so far and are looking forward to welcoming a Headteacher who can continue to build upon this work to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils, families and staff.
There will be the opportunity for potential candidates to arrange to visit the school. If you would like to visit, please email Emma Furlong (CDAT Administrator) – office@cdat.co.uk – to arrange.
To apply, please download an application form, job description and person specification, which can be found on the CDAT website: www.cdat.co.uk. Applications should be returned to office@cdat.co.uk by noon on 5th March.
The trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check”. As part of the shortlisting process, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Salary: £77,552 to £85,529 (reference points L19-L23
Contracted Hours: Full Time
Preferred start date: 1st September 2025
Closing date for applications: noon on Wednesday 5th March
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 7th March, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the shortlisting meeting.
Interview dates: 13th March (school-based activities) and 14th March (formal interview)
Details on the CDAT website