Headteacher
1.00 fte
Salary: £68,586 - £77,552 (Reference points L14-L19)
Start date: September 2025

Dawpool is looking for a new headteacher who is an effective communicator, a good listener, and an approachable supportive leader, who will value all staff and actively encourage and upskill them through ongoing CPD, and who will uphold the Christian distinctiveness of our school which is centred on the abundant life of Jesus and shown through the fruits of the spirit.

We are looking for an outstanding leader who will continue to move our school forwards and will have the highest ambitions for our children. The applicant will be an effective communicator with a clear vision for excellent Christian education. They will appreciate the benefits of working with a supportive team of staff, governors, parents and the wider community. They will also enjoy working closely with other schools within CDAT, learning from and sharing best practice.

Dawpool is a small outstanding, caring and nurturing school with high aspirations where our children thrive, located in a unique and beautiful setting surrounded by Thurstaston common.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 3rd March
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 3rd March, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the shortlisting meeting.
Interviews will be held on 10th March (school-based activities) and 11th March (formal interviews).
There will be an opportunity for potential candidates to visit school on Wednesday 26th February at 2.30pm or 4.30pm. If you would like to visit, please email Emma Furlong (CDAT Administrator) – office@cdat.co.uk – to register your interest.

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 Monday 3rd March.

Our school and trust are 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.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability