Deputy Headteacher
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF29 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
26 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £58,569.00 - £64,691.00 Annually (FTE) L6-L10
Deputy Headteacher job summary
At our Outstanding Church of England Primary Academy (including pre-school nursery) in Cronton village, we are seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to build on our strong Christian ethos and sense of community. You will inspire children to develop a love of learning and shared values, create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive, and lead our dedicated team into the future.
Our children hope their new Deputy Headteacher will be “kind and loyal,” “persevere at hard times,” and “understand things from a child’s point of view - with a good sense of humour.”
We are looking for a leader who will:
- Put children and families at the heart of everything.
- Bring significant leadership experience and a proven record of school improvement.
- Inspire and develop staff, encouraging excellence and high standards.
- Make the most of our facilities to provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment.
- Strengthen positive relationships with our Church, governors, parents, and the wider community.
In return, we can offer:
- Enthusiastic, happy, and motivated children.
- A committed, cohesive staff team and supportive parents.
- Attractive buildings and extensive grounds.
- Strong support from governors, LDST, and local networks.
- Excellent professional development and collaboration opportunities
Main Duties
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
- To take the lead on specific roles and responsibilities determined following appointment of success candidate.
- Undertake the professional duties of the Headteacher during their absence.
- Have an impact on educational progress beyond your assigned pupils.
- Identify and drive the School Improvement Plan to raise achievement and progress under the overall direction of the Headteacher.
- Line manage and appraise identified staff.
- Ensure Health and Safety requirements are met.
- Assist in the smooth running of the whole school at all times.
- Analyse and interpret whole school data and produce action plans for improvement.
- To manage behaviour effectively in both the classroom and through supporting colleagues with behaviour management.
- Lead and share responsibility for developing and implementing school policies, decision-making and strategic planning.
Visits are warmly welcomed on Monday 13th April, Wednesday 15th April and Tuesday 21st April - times available between 9am and Midday.
To arrange an appointment, please contact Rachel Clare on 07782 790 595 or by email at rachel.clare@ldst.org.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cronton Church of England Primary Academy website
Cronton Church of England Primary school is an outstanding 1 form entry school, with level access, located in the heart of Cronton village. We have a pre-school nursery that we are currently extending for 2 year old provision and run wraparound care on site to support parents.
Our mission is: “I can do everything through God who gives me strength”
To provide a wide range of outstanding educational and life experiences so that every child can attain their full potential within a happy and Christian environment based on Christian values.
WHAT WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE . . .
Based on the Christian faith, we aim to teach every child to be considerate and respectful of themselves, others and the environment with everyone leading by example and demonstrating our belief in the Christian values.
To make school a place of happy memories and enjoyable learning, where all children are given a chance to shine and to leave the school as well-rounded individuals prepared for the future.
To develop the children in our care by giving them wide ranging experiences so that they gain knowledge and understanding of the world around them and value the opportunities that they have.
To give the children a firm foundation in the skills needed to succeed by being literate, numerate, creative and to possess technology skills to discover information for themselves within a safe, purposeful and open learning environment. We have a well thought out and sequenced KEYS curriculum which is now fully embedded throughout the school. Extensive resources and the development of key learning attitudes enable ALL children to learn more and remember more, and in doing so unlock their knowledge. Our extended programme of enrichment activities fully supports our academic opportunities.
To develop the whole child so that they are confident and motivated to learn and develop their own individual abilities and talents to achieve success that is recognised and celebrated.
To involve parents in the partnership of their child’s education at our school and foster relationships that will support the development of their child. We aim to develop our own skills and knowledge as we recognise that learning is a lifelong journey and all staff are committed to their own development to benefit ourselves and the children we teach.
ETHOS AND VALUES
As a Church of England school, the foundation of our approach is the Christian faith. The school enjoys strong links with the church, and this allows everyone to learn about and practice Christian beliefs, and to take part in its community life. The school is committed to respecting the personal values and beliefs (religious or otherwise) of parents and children.
Our school values are underpinned by our Christian beliefs and values for life. The eighteen carefully chosen Christian Values which are Generosity, Justice, Wisdom, Compassion, Forgiveness, Trust, Service, Humility, Friendship, Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Courage, Creativity, Hope, Respect, Truthfulness and Peace. These are taught on a three year cycle with six values in each cycle.
The Governors and staff of Cronton C. E. School have aims for the children linked to our school motto “BEST”.
Believe - to have faith in God, oneself and others
Enjoy - to be happy, secure, confident and independent.
Succeed - for every child to be well motivated, develop their potential and experience success.
Together - to be part of the community, locally, nationally and globally; to be well mannered, disciplined, sociable, caring and respectful.
Education at Cronton CE Primary School is a partnership between the home, the school and the church. We aim to make the school a warm, inviting and welcoming place, where children can feel secure and where parents are valued.
We aim to develop children’s spiritual maturity enabling them to take responsibility for their own actions and to understand the needs of others. Giving children opportunities to reflect with awe and wonder on what they learn in school and the world around them and fostering their spiritual development. Throughout their time at Cronton C. E. School children are encouraged to express experiences, feelings, questions and ideas in their own words.
We believe that the school is both happy and welcoming, and that the education the children receive is of an extremely high standard. We foster a caring attitude in all who attend the school.
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