Headteacher
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School, Crewe, Cheshire, CW3 9PJDeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 December 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- L9 (£63,070) – L15 (£73,105)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the forthcoming retirement of our longstanding and highly respected Headteacher, who has led the school with care, nurture and unwavering commitment, we are seeking an exceptional primary leader to guide Sir John Offley into its next chapter.
We are looking for an inspirational individual with a clear vision for high-quality education rooted in Christian values. The successful candidate will champion the well-being and development of every child, lead with integrity, and inspire staff and families alike.
The Role
The Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, caring and inspirational leader who will:
- Provide clear, strategic leadership consistent with our Christian vision and values, ensuring these remain at the heart of school life and decision-making.
- Inspire pupils, staff and the wider community, promoting high expectations, a love of learning, and respect for our shared values.
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- Build upon our existing strengths: nurture every child, support staff development and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Work collaboratively with staff, the Governing Board and the church community to shape the school’s future.
- Embed and champion our child-centred curriculum and values, ensuring opportunities for outdoor learning, enrichment, spiritual growth, and broad life education.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Is a practising Christian committed to upholding and promoting the distinctive Christian character and ethos of our school
- Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive leadership rooted in our values of Love, Aspiration and Forgiveness.
- Has strong interpersonal skills and a track record of building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the church community.
- Believes passionately in the potential of every child and is dedicated to enabling all to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A warm, welcoming and values-led school community, where children are happy, supported and encouraged to be their best.
- A committed and caring staff team who share your passion for excellence and nurturing.
- Strong links with parents, families and our church community, ensuring a genuine sense of belonging and shared purpose.
- A distinctive Christian environment where faith, learning and personal growth are integrated.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth, with supportive governors and community backing.
If you are ready to lead a school where faith, values, learning and community go hand-in-hand and you believe wholeheartedly that with God all things are possible, we would love to hear from you.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 144 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School website
- Email address
- bursar@sirjohnoffley.staffs.sch.uk
At Sir John Offley CE Primary School, we live each day through our motto “With God all things are possible” and our core Christian values of Love, Aspiration and Forgiveness. These values underpin all that we do, they shape how we nurture our pupils, how we teach, and how we build our community. Our child-centred curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning. We provide many opportunities to learn both inside and outside the classroom in our wonderful grounds or further afield, helping children to flourish in every sense.
We believe high self-esteem is vital: when children are happy, confident and resilient, they are ready to meet life’s challenges. Our talented and caring staff set high expectations and work hard to build strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, enabling our pupils to grow, learn, and thrive.
We currently have 156 pupils on roll including our Nursery provision. We enjoy strong links with our local church (All Saints' Church) and value the support and sense of community that connection brings.
Arranging a visit to Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@sirjohnoffley.staffs.sch.uk.
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