• Job Title: Headteacher (Calderstones School: A Specialist Science College)


• Job Salary: Group 7 (L33 – L39)


• Job Ref: HT/CSSC


• Published: 24/01/2012


• Closing Date: 12/02/2012

About the School

Calderstones School is a successful and popular culturally diverse comprehensive school adjacent to Calderstones Park, South Liverpool and housed in an unique blend of modern and listed buildings.

About the Role

Required for September 2012.

The current head teacher is to retire in August after 22 years of successful service. The governors are looking to appoint a new head teacher who will uphold and strengthen the well established school ethos and move the school forward to even greater achievements.

We want our new head teacher to:

• have presence, integrity and inspirational leadership skills;
• provide a strong strategic vision for the school’s future;
• bring intellectual rigour and an enthusiasm for education;
• possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
• be committed to the development of both students and staff; have high standards and expectations for all aspects of the school’s work.

We can offer:

• a school of which students, staff and governors are proud;
• a commitment to the continuous development of  the quality of teaching and learning and of the school’s curriculum;
• a receptiveness to new ideas.

How to Apply

If you believe you are the person to lead us from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’, we are confident that this special opportunity will provide an exciting, demanding and stimulating challenge.

Further information and application packs are available from: http://www.calderstones.co.uk/index.html

Should you wish to clarify any of the points in the pack or to have an informal discussion about the post please contact Paula Evans, Clerk to the Governing Body. 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th February 2012 at 5.00 p.m.

Calderstones School is committed to the principles of safeguarding for all children and equality of opportunity. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced CRB check.

Contact Details

Calderstones School - A Specialist Science College


Harthill Road


Liverpool


L18 3HS

Age Range: 11 – 18


NOR: 1549 (Including 269 in sixth form)

Tel: 0151 724 2087


email: admin@calderstones.co.uk