Head Teacher
Croft Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7DG15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Autumn Term 2026
Closing date
27 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Group 2 – L14 - L 20 (starting point subject to experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
One Community Trust, the governors, staff and children of Croft Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to continue our vision of providing high quality education in our caring and supportive environment.
Working with staff and governors the new school leader will be passionate and highly motivated to continue to deliver excellence in teaching, learning and wellbeing in our ambitious and inclusive school.
We are looking for a headteacher who has:
- A passionate commitment to develop children’s learning, setting high expectations for everyone to reach their true potential with an engaging curriculum.
- A desire to enhance the existing strengths of the school, bringing inspirational drive and enthusiasm for continuous improvement.
- A clear vision focusing on high standards, allowing everyone to flourish through a wide variety of teaching and learning experiences.
- Significant experience as a senior leader in a primary school setting, with a proven track record of effective and supportive leadership and management.
- The ability to lead, challenge, motivate and inspire, fostering collaborative working across other schools and schools within the trust.
- Excellent communication, management and interpersonal skills; highly energetic and willingness to promote a strong team spirit.
- An open approach to the many school stakeholders including governors, parents/carers and community.
- Can demonstrate effective evaluation and reporting to drive high standards of attainment across the school.
- A track record in excellent safeguarding provision, welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- An extremely popular single form entry school in Croft, Warrington,
- Enthusiastic, confident and well- behaved children, who love to learn and are proud of their school.
- A hardworking, enthusiastic and committed staff team, committed to enabling all children to achieve.
- A member of One Community Trust (MAT), a well-respected, innovative, inclusive and supportive trust that values all staff and pupils.
- Excellent relationships with parents, other local schools and the wider community.
- A happy, supportive, and vibrant working environment for teaching and learning.
- A rich and stimulating curriculum, enhanced with a range of extra-curricular activities and after school clubs including music, sport and art.
- With a proactive and encouraging Local Governing Committee and Trust, we foster a team focused attitude which ensures that every child's potential is nurtured, and every staff member is valued.
Further information about the job
Closing date: Friday 27th March 2026 12.00pm
Short listing: Monday 30th March 2026
School visits: Contact the school direct and arrange a visit with Anne Mains
Interview dates: 21st & 22nd April 2026
Visits to the school are very much welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange a visit.
The full application pack is available from the school website https://croftprimary.co.uk/warrington/primary/croft/site/pages/ourschool/schoolvacancies
If you are interested in this role, please contact Karen Hewertson on 01925 764276 or email croft@onecommunitytrust.co.uk to arrange a visit to the school.
All applications should be returned to the school: croft@onecommunitytrust.co.uk by the closing date 27th March 2026, 12.00pm.
Croft Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhance DBS check, provide suitable references, provide evidence of qualifications and be subject to identity checks.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Croft Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Croft Primary School website
- Email address
- croft@onecommunitytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01925 764276
Croft Primary School
Croft
Warrington
Cheshire
WA3 7DG
Arranging a visit to Croft Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email croft@onecommunitytrust.co.uk.
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