Headteacher

Required for September 2026

Group 3 Salary range L18-24

£78,702 - £90,254 per annum

Sidney Powell Avenue
Westvale
Kirkby
L32 0TP

Executive Headteacher: Mrs J. Ryan

The Governors are seeking to appoint a practising catholic who is enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated to lead our rapidly improving school.

We wish to appoint:

• a committed leader with a strong and lived out faith with a deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of the school
• a driven, self-motivated and resilient practitioner who can demonstrate a strong track record of school improvement
• a person who values all children as individuals and will ensure that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential
• a leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the school community through excellent communication, interpersonal skills, high expectation and ambition for all, including themselves
• someone who will maintain and develop the partnerships between our school, our parents and carers, the parish, Archdiocese, local authority and the wider community
  
  

 In return we can offer:

• a caring and encouraging environment for learning, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos
• strong support from a highly effective and supportive Governing Body
• happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• supportive and caring staff who are fully committed to further raising standards in the classroom
• good opportunities for continuous professional development

Ofsted 2023

‘Pupils are happy at school.  They enjoy their learning and have positive attitudes to school.’

‘Pupils behave well. They are warm hearted and respect each other’s differences. Pupils are supportive of one another and understand what it means to be a good friend.’

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school.   Please contact the school to make an appointment with Mrs Jude Ryan (Executive Headteacher) Tel: 0151 477 8400 or email Mrs Maria Graham (School Business Manager) maria.graham@knowsley.gov.uk

Please note that school closes for the Easter holiday on Thursday 2^nd April and opens for the new term on Monday 13^th April 2026.

Application packs are available from:

• Mrs Maria Graham (School Business Manager). Email: graham@knowsley.gov.uk Please note that Mrs Graham’s working week is Monday to Thursday.
• School website at smaaaprimary.co.uk
• The website of the Archdiocese of Liverpool at https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/careers

Candidates should return applications to Mrs Christine Mason (Co-Chair of Governors)

Email: c.mason@rcaol.org.uk

Closing date:         Monday 13^th April, 2026 12 noon

Shortlisting:           Tuesday 14^th April, 2026    

Interviews:             Tuesday 21^st April and Wednesday 22^nd April, 2026   

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post.

Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.

Completed application forms should be e-mailed to Mrs C Mason at c.mason@rcaol.org.uk