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Head of School - Wirral

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wirral

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Head of School/Headteacher – Wirral (New Ferry)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Head of School/Headteacher to lead a secondary school in Wirral (New Ferry), supporting young people who benefit from a more personalized and supportive learning environment. This role is ideal for a passionate leader who can drive high standards in teaching, learning, and student well-being while supporting staff development and school improvement.

Key Information

Location: Wirral (New Ferry)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Salary : Based on Experience
Work Location: On-site
Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day management and strategic development of the school.
Support and manage teaching and support staff.
Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery.
Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
Support pupils with SEN and additional needs.
Ensure compliance with safeguarding and education standards.
Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and external partners.
Requirements

Degree in a relevant subject area.
QTS or QTLS (or equivalent overseas teaching qualification).
Leadership experience within a school setting (e.g., Head of department, Assistant Head, Deputy Head or Headteacher).
Experienced teacher in secondary school with KS3, KS4 students.
Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and SEN support.
Benefits

Professional development and funded training
Wellbeing support and counselling
Discounted gym memberships
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Employee discounts platform
Recognition and referral bonus schemes
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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