Head Teacher: The Dingle Primary School
The Dingle Primary School, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5SD14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 February 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L17 to L23
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
What the school offers its staff
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.
Further information about the job
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.
We encourage all applicants to refer to the attached Head Teacher Recruitment Pack. To apply please complete the online application form and return it to Cheshire East's Schools Governance Team at 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.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Dingle Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 388 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Dingle Primary School website
- Email address
- schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 0300 123 5063
Arranging a visit to The Dingle Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
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