Head Teacher
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
6 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2025
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15-L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
At our Outstanding Church of England Primary Academy (including pre-school nursery) in Cronton village, we are looking for an inspirational Headteacher with the vision and skills to, inspire our children to develop a love of learning and shared values; create a nurturing environment where all children can thrive and achieve their potential; build on our strong sense of community.
You will have the knowledge, experience and resilience to drive improvement throughout the school, with the interpersonal skills to motivate others and lead our team. You will be committed to providing a rich and engaging curriculum and promoting an inclusive ‘can do’ culture where all can flourish.
Our pupils have asked that you will be “kind and loyal”, “persevere at hard times” and “can deal with situations that matter to them.” They want someone who can bring “new ideas and who understands things from a child’s point of view, with a good sense of humour.”
The appointed Headteacher will:
- Have a child-centred approach, supporting families to enable children to thrive.
- Have significant leadership experience and a proven record of leading school improvement.
- Embrace the opportunity to inspire, shape and lead the wider-school team into the future, by living out our Christian values and vision.
- Drive our staff’s continuing professional development, encouraging excellence and high standards.
- Maximise the potential of our extensive facilities to provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment.
- Build on the strong and positive relationship that the school has with all stakeholders, including our local Church communities.
- Understanding the role that a strong Local Governing Body plays in the leadership and direction of a successful school.
- Take positive action with parents, children, and families to ensure the school is at the heart of the local community.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
- A committed and cohesive staff team, dedicated to the school and its family ethos.
- Enthusiastic, well-motivated and happy childrenwho create opportunities as well as being encouraged to be independent thinkers.
- Supportive and engaged parents.
- Attractive and well-maintained buildings with extensive grounds.
- The support and challenge of an active and committed local governing body.
- Continuing professional development as a leader, and wider opportunities to collaborate and make a difference across our Trust.
- Opportunities for support and collaboration within LDST and across local Knowsley networks.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cronton Church of England Primary Academy website
- Email address
- rachel.clare@ldst.org.uk
- Phone number
- 07782790595
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.
Arranging a visit to Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rachel.clare@ldst.org.uk.
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