Headteacher

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Please complete the online Cheshire West and Chester Application form along with a covering letter which is to be no more than 1200 words.

Safer Recruitment and Equality Statement:

St Chad’s CE 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. The successful candidate will be bound by the school’s safeguarding children processes, undertake safeguarding training as necessary and all appointments are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barred List checks from the DBS. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes.

Post: Headteacher

Pay Range: L11 to L18

Required for 1st September 2026

The children, parents, staff and governors of St Chad’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspirational Headteacher who will lead our school through the next phase of its journey.

St Chad’s CE Primary School prides itself on being a fully inclusive school, providing exceptional education for all children. We are a popular, one-form entry school which fosters extremely strong relationships with families, our local church and wider community.

Becoming our headteacher will offer a fabulous opportunity to the right candidate. You will either be a current, serving Headteacher looking for an exciting new challenge or a Senior Leader looking for their first Headteacher role.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will drive forward teaching and learning so all our children reach their full potential.
• Has a clear commitment to the development of the whole child, working to raise aspirations and facilitate social mobility.
• Is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children, staff and volunteers, with secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding systems and processes.
• Is a strategic, creative thinker with outstanding leadership and management skills, incorporating excellent, innovative communication skills at all levels.
• Is a team player who acts to enthuse and involve the people around them, allowing them to reach their full potential.
• Demonstrates resilience when adapting to an ever-changing educational landscape.
• Is able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, raising the promotion of the school within the local and wider community.
• Is able to drive forward school improvement in collaboration with all school leaders.

We can offer you:

• Friendly, happy, children who are keen to learn and who are proud of their school and their community.
• Passionate and dedicated, highly effective staff members who work as a collaborative team in securing the best outcomes for the children and their families.
• A positive, creative and supportive governing body who are actively involved in the life of the school.
• Close links within our local authority and other local schools within our cluster (Winsford Education Partnership).

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01606 663683 or email our School Business Manger on admin@stchadsce.cheshire.sch.uk to book onto one of the scheduled school tours which will be held on:

Wednesday 14th January, Thursday 15th , Wednesday 28th or Thursday 29th January at 9.30am or 4.30pm

Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Friday 13 February

Task and Interview days: - Thursday 5th March, Friday 6th March