Headteacher

Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9LT

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  31 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £60,145.00 - £66,368.00

Headteacher job summary

Headteacher

LEADERSHIP PAY RANGE POINTS L7-11.

Required – 1st September 2026

 

The trust is seeking to appoint a strong leader for Criftins C of E Primary School and Nursery to build on our school’s current strengths and achievements.

Criftins is an Outstanding happy, and popular primary school and nursery situated in North Shropshire in the small village of Criftins/Duddleston Heath, surrounded by local villages and beautiful countryside. They strive for the very best of care, education and attention to its pupils and families, working closely with the local community.

The postholder will be an innovative, passionate and inspirational individual with exceptional leadership qualities to this key role. Roles and responsibilities will be determined based upon the strengths of the successful candidate. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to develop their Leadership skills and contribute to the future of our growing Trust. 

Applications are sought from candidates who have:

·      Excellent leadership skills.

·      A commitment to realising the potential of every child.

·      The ability to inspire and motivate others.

·      Sound organisational and financial skills.

·      A commitment to continuing a broad and balanced curriculum.

·      A supportive caring nature.

·      A commitment to our vision and values; laying new foundations for standards of excellence.

·      Has high aspirations for all pupils and staff within the school and across the Trust.

·      Can inspire and work collaboratively with all staff, governors, and families to secure the best outcomes for all pupils.

·      Can bring new and innovative ways of working to the school and wider organisation.

Closing date is Monday 20th April at 12.00 noon

 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 28th April

 

If you require further information about this post please contact, Alison Pearson, Executive Director of Education, on alison.pearson@mmat.co.uk

 

An opportunity to visit the school is available on Tuesday 14th April at 9.30am. To take part, please email your details to alison.pearson@mmat.co.uk

Applications should be made by clicking Apply Now.

 

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.



We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

About Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 84 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/criftins-cofe-primary-school-and-nursery

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