Headteacher
The Governors of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, together with the Diocese of Shrewsbury and Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust, are seeking to appoint an exceptional, faith-filled and ambitious Catholic leader to become our next Headteacher.
St Joseph's is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic school at the heart of the Winsford community. Rooted firmly in Gospel values, we are proud of our reputation as a school where children flourish spiritually, academically and personally. Our mission is simple yet powerful: "Our School is a family of faith, hope, love, fun and learning for all."
Our school is characterised by strong relationships, high expectations, a commitment to excellence and a genuine belief that every child is unique and created in the image and likeness of God. We work in close partnership with families, parish and community to ensure that children leave St Joseph's as confident, compassionate and successful young people, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the future.
As part of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust, the successful candidate will join a growing family of schools committed to educational excellence, Catholic formation and the power of collaboration.
The Governing Board are looking for a committed and practising Catholic who:
- Demonstrates a deep personal faith and commitment to Catholic education.
- Can inspire others through a clear vision rooted in Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching.
- Has a successful track record of leadership and school improvement.
- Puts children at the heart of every decision and is committed to enabling all pupils to achieve their God-given potential.
- Can build upon the school's strong culture of faith, hope, love and learning.
- Values the importance of strong partnerships between home, school, parish and the wider community.
- Is committed to nurturing the whole child spiritually, academically, emotionally, physically and socially.
- Can inspire, motivate and develop staff through coaching, support and high expectations.
- Has the strategic leadership skills necessary to secure continued excellence and future growth.
- Will play a full part in the collaborative leadership opportunities offered through Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust.
We can offer: - A joyful and welcoming Catholic school community where faith is lived every day.
- Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn.
- A dedicated and hardworking staff team who are committed to providing the very best for every child.
- Strong support from governors, parents, parish and Trust colleagues.
- A school with a clear mission and an ambitious vision for the future.
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced leaders across a growing Catholic Trust.
- High-quality professional development and leadership support.
- The opportunity to lead a school where Gospel values are evident in all aspects of school life.
A community that values: - Gentleness and Humility
- Forgiveness and Mercy
- Peace and Tolerance
- Holiness and Purity
- Compassion and Dignity
- Justice and Truth
- Integrity and Faithfulness
- Service and Sacrifice.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. This provides an excellent opportunity to experience the distinctive ethos, strong sense of community and family atmosphere that make St Joseph's such a special place to learn and work.
Details of school visits, application procedures and recruitment arrangements can be found within the recruitment pack and on the Trust website.
To arrange a visit please contact the chair of governors – Mr Tony Mongomery via email at tmontgomery@stjosephs.cheshire.sch.uk.
For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, please contact the CEO of OLHoC Trust, Mark Mountcastle via email ceo@olhoc.org.uk.
For further details and an application pack, please visit the Trust website by clicking here. Applications must be completed on the CES application form provided and submitted electronically to: Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a Disqualification Declaration. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and pre-clearance including an enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 9.30am
Recruitment tasks and interviews: Monday 28th September 2026
All information can be found here - https://spaces.schoolspider.co.uk/uploads/84/page/76484887_page_file.pdf
Salary range
- £75,000 - £99,999 per year