Headteacher

Delamere CofE Primary Academy, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0ST

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 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: Competitive Leadership Pay Grade

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

We are seeking a motivational and creative individual who is not afraid to innovate and build on the school's exceptional success while bringing fresh vision to leadership.

Are you someone who:

• Hasa clear visionfor teaching excellence?

• Understands the power of a well-designed curriculum to inspire children?

• Can nurture talent whilemaintainingthe highest expectations?

• Sees opportunity and embraces change?

• Thinks differently and leads with integrity and kindness?

We want our next Headteacher to honour Delamere’s proud history while shaping its exciting future, to continue driving academic excellence, safeguarding the strong Christian ethos, and ensuring every child flourishes.

Why Delamere?

Delamere is more than an Outstanding school. It is:

• A school that has consistently been one of the highest performing in the country, receiving several national accolades

• A school where pupils are exceptionally happy and achieve exceptionally well

• A school where staff are committed, collaborative and deeply invested

• A school rooted in community and Christian values

• A schooldeterminedthat nothing less than excellence will do

• A school proud of its traditions, while actively embracing innovation and new ways of learning

This is a rare opportunity to become part of something truly special and to lead a school that has already proven what vision, resilience and teamwork can achieve to create a centre of excellence.

We can offer you...

• The opportunity to lead and further enhance an Ofsted Outstanding school, with the autonomy to strengthen and sustain a clear ethos, a vibrant culture, and an ambitious, forward-thinking vision.

• Comprehensive support from a committed governing body and wider trust, ensuring you have everything you need to deliver an excellent,rewardingand impactful education to our pupils.

• The opportunity to lead a passionate,forward-thinkingteam of teachers and support staff who are united in their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

• The benefit of joining a collaborative and supportive network of experienced headteachers who are generous with their time,knowledgeandexpertiseand who value shared learning and professional dialogue.

• An engaged and supportive parent community and the opportunities that come from being partofa highly successfultrust.

KeyResponsibilities

• Provide professional leadership for the school, inspiring a love of learning.

• Lead by example to ensure ahigh-qualityeducation for all pupils.

• Deliver inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff and pupils.

• Work with the local governing body,staffand parents to secure continuous school improvement consistent with the ethos,valuesandobjectivesof the Trust.

• Ensure that all those involved in the school are committed to its aims and motivated to achieve them.

• Manage and organise the school building efficiently and effectively to ensure it meets the needs of the curriculum, community use and health and safety regulations.

• Work with colleagues to develop staffin order tomaintainand improve the quality of education provided at the school.

• Promote extra-curricular activitiesin accordance withthe educational aims of the school.

• Manage,monitorand review the range, quality and use of all available resourcesin order toimprove the quality of education, ensure efficiency and secure value for money.

• Promote an environment which secures good teaching, effective learning,high standardsof achievement and good behaviour.

• Carefullymonitorand evaluate the quality of teaching,learningand standards of achievement.

• Develop andmaintaineffective links with parents and the wider community to extend the curriculum and support pupils’ achievement and personal development.

• Ensure clear delegation of responsibilities and tasks, consistent with employment conditions.

• Promote andmonitorprofessional development, including the induction of newly qualified staff.

• Buildagood working relationship with trustees, governors, staff, pupils, parents/carersand the community. Foster an environment in which all staff understand they are accountable for the success of the school.

• Ensure that parents/carers and pupils are well informed about the curriculum,attainmentand progress.

• Presentan accurateand coherent account of the school’s performance, suitable for a range of audiences, including governors, the Trust, the community,OFSTEDand others, to enable them to play their part effectively.

• Carry out any duties as reasonably expected of the Head of School.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status.

• Evidence of continuous professional development.

• National professional qualification for Headship (NPQH) or equivalent (clearlystated)

Skills & Knowledge

• Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets andidentifyareas for improvement.

• Strategic use of data.

• Understanding ofhigh-qualityteaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve.

• Evidence of leading quality of teaching and learning.

• Ability to manage financial resources.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others.

Experience

• Successful senior leadership and management experience in a school.

• Teaching experience.

• Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning.

• As above – leading SEF and planning.

• Experience of successful line management and staff development.

• Evidence of change and/or project management.

• Strong relationship skills, with clear understanding of how to work with all school partners.

WhyNorth WestAcademies Trust

At North West Academies Trust we believe that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils. As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.

As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy,well-fedand well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun,excitementand challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and specialdays outtake prideofplace onall ofthe Trust school calendars.

We believe our schools should inspire excellence, offering world-class, safe environments where both students and staff can thrive in and out of the classrooms.

As part ofa highly successfultrust, you willbenefitfrom exceptional support,coachingand professional development.

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Contract:Permanent

Hours per week:Full time

Salary:Competitive

Responsible to:Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Start date:September 2026

Closing Date:16thMarch 2026

Shortlisted candidates school visits:18th March onwards

Interview Dates:Thursday, 26 March 2026

Prospective candidates are invited to visit the school between 23rd February and 2nd March. Please register your interest for a visit by emailing admin@delamereacademy.org.uk.

How to apply

If you have any questionsregardingtherole,please contact Claire Booth atcbooth@nwatrust.co.uk

Applications forms are available to download from the following link:northwestacademiestrust.co.uk/job-vacancies/and should be returned tocbooth@nwatrust.co.ukby the closing date.

Safeguarding Commitment:TheNorth WestAcademiesTrustis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Diversity in the Workplace: The North West Academies trust values diversity in the workforce and is committed to ensuring that throughout the recruitment and selection processes no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation

What the school offers its staff

• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff. Positive recognition culture.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Delamere Academy safeguarding of all children is of the highest priority. We provide a secure environment for children where they feel safe and are kept safe. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is everyone's responsibility. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent, effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support children, families and staff at school.

We ensure our practice adheres to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance for schools and colleges.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
and amendments to the Exception Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Delamere Headteacher job pack (1).pdf - 4.13 MB (opens in new tab)

About Delamere CofE Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 179 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Delamere CofE Primary Academy website
• Email address: cbooth@nwatrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01244 566167
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/delamere-cofe-primary-academy

At Delamere C of E Primary Academy, we are proud to deliver a rich and
creative learning experience that enables all the children to fulfil their
potential. Our vision puts children first. As a Christian School, we aim for all
children to be successful, independent learners and effective decision makers.
We value the individual and are committed to an inclusive education
promoting respect for all, working in partnership with governors, parents and the local community

Arranging a visit to Delamere CofE Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cbooth@nwatrust.co.uk.

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