Headteacher

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Application packs are available from:

The School Governance Team, 5th Floor Delamere House, c/o Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe CW1 2BJ.

Tel: 0300 123 5063

Email: schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Applications should be completed online and returned to:

The School Governance Team, 5th Floor Delamere House, c/o Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe CW1 2BJ.

Tel: 0300 123 5063

Email: schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025:
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration
of their criminal record or information that would make them
unsuitable to work with children.
• An online search will be undertaken as part of the process of due
diligence.
• References will be sought and shared with the Headteacher
Selection Panel members prior to interview.

Headteacher Advertisement

The Dingle Primary School, Haslington, Cheshire East.

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Salary Range: L17-L23

Closing dates for applications: Monday 9th March 2026

Application packs are available from and must be returned to:

The School Governance Team, 5th Floor Delamere House, c/o Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe CW1 2BJ.

Tel: 0300 123 5063

Email: schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk

The Dingle Primary School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our school, which is at the heart of our local community. This opportunity arises as our longstanding and highly respected Headteacher retires after many years of dedicated service.

The Dingle prides itself on having an inclusive, warm and welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe and secure, and where a genuine love of learning grows. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child and recognising their individual strengths. A carefully designed curriculum promotes academic achievement while offering rich, creative and varied learning experiences. Personal development is a key focus and runs as a continuous thread throughout the curriculum from Early Years through to Year 6, supporting children to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.

Our new leader will:

• Embody the values and vision of The Dingle Primary School.
• Demonstrate a passion for education and a commitment to improving the life chances of all children, ensuring Inclusive Practice.
• Build on the work of the retiring Headteacher, bringing a proven track record of successful senior leadership in a primary school setting.
• Lead the experienced senior leaders and strong Governing Body at The Dingle to strategically move the school forward.
• Continually strive to meet the high expectations of attainment, attendance and behaviour expected at The Dingle.
• Be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, Governors and the wider community.
• Ensure the continuous curriculum development and inspire ongoing improvement in teaching and learning.
• Manage resources effectively to meet the needs of all children, maintaining a well-equipped and stimulating learning environment.
• Manage the school budget and staffing needs of the school.
• Further build a culture of continuous professional development providing guidance, mentorship and opportunities for growth to all staff members.
• Collaborate with other schools and Trusts, including Sandbach and Haslington partnerships and ECAPH, to discover and share new ideas and best practice.

We can offer you:

• Happy and enthusiastic children who thrive in their learning and are proud of their school and achievements.
• A popular school in the heart of the local community with a welcoming, caring atmosphere and ethos.
• A dedicated and caring staff team committed to academic and personal development.
• A stable and supportive senior leadership team.
• Strong financial support from our experienced School Business Manager.
• A wide and creative curriculum with exciting learning experiences.
• Strong links with our community, parents and carers.
• An experienced and supportive Governing Body who place the children at the heart of what they do.
• Collaborative links within local networks.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Support for your wellbeing to ensure your success as leader.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed/encouraged to enable you to see first-hand the atmosphere that makes our school so special. If you wish to book a visit, please contact the school office on 01270 918988 or email admin@dingle.cheshire.sch.uk.

The successful applicant will be subject the conditions of employment for Headteachers contained in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document 2025 and other current education and employment legislation.

The Dingle Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This 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.

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.