Assistant Headteacher

  • Employer: Wirral School
  • Salary: £60,145 to £66,368
  • Location: Mersey Park Primary School
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 1 FTE hours per week.
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Closing Date: 02/10/2026 at 10:00
  • Reference: SCH/26/345076

Position of Assistant Headteacher- Mersey Park Primary 
Full Time  
Permanent 
Required from January 2027 or as soon as possible 

Mersey Park are looking for an exceptional new leader who will embrace our values and build on our success to become part of the enthusiastic, driven and caring leadership team. 

We are seeking a leader who shares our vision, values and commitment to excellence. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a school where the children are at the heart of everything we do and to join a school that is in an exceptionally strong position. Mersey Park is a school with very strong relationships and a happy working environment. Visitors always comment on the calm and warm working environment and the excellent behaviour of the pupils. Governors are knowledgeable and supportive of the school and make decisions with children at the centre. 

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who: Has experience of leading in Year 5 and 6 

Has experience of leading in Maths throughout the school 

Will care for all our children, ensuring that they all receive the best education and achieve their very best 

Will value and support all staff members in order that they are in the best position to support all pupils 

Will continue to nurture strong relationships with all our families 

Will have high expectations for our children 

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our children, we would love to hear from you. 

We warmly welcome visits to Mersey Park to show you our wonderful school on: 

Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 3.30pm 

Please send applications and supporting letter to Mrs M.Thomas (Headteacher) headteacher@merseypark.wirral.sch.uk

Closing date-Friday 2nd October 2026 at midday.