Headteacher

St Berteline's CofE Primary School, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6QN

16 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 April 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
Full-time equivalent salary: £71,330 - £80,655 (Reference points L14-L19)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Berteline’s is looking for a new headteacher who has the leadership ability, enthusiasm, drive, determination and commitment to continue to develop our unique school into the future. We seek someone who can build on the firm foundations that our present and past Headteachers have developed to continue to provide an excellent academic and pastoral education for every child in our care. You will be an effective communicator, a good listener, and an approachable, supportive leader who will value all staff and actively encourage and upskill them through ongoing CPD. Our new headteacher will uphold the Christian ethos of our school, which has at its heart the Bible verse ‘Faith as small as a mustard seed can achieve great things – even move mountains’. (Matthew 17.20)

The successful applicant will be a proven effective leader with a clear vision for excellent education, within a strong Christian ethos. They will appreciate the benefits of working with a supportive team of staff, governors, parents and the wider community. They will also enjoy collaborating closely with other schools within CDAT, learning from and sharing best practice.

St Berteline’s, situated in Runcorn, has been a one and a half form entry school for many years but from September 2026 will become one form entry. The school plays a central role in local life, with strong and positive relationships with the local church and the community. We are immensely proud of our most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2024) and the outcome of our SIAMS inspection (March 2026). We can offer our new Headteacher a warm and welcoming school, underpinned by a hard-working and committed staff team.

What the school offers its staff

Committed staff
Supportive parents
A wonderful local community
Dedicated governors
Regular CPD
Support from the Trust

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.

Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 12th May 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the shortlisting meeting. Interviews will be held on Monday 18th May (school-based activities) and Tuesday 19th May (formal interviews).

There will be an opportunity for potential candidates to visit school on 5th and 7th May; if you would like to visit, please email Emma Furlong (CDAT Administrator) – office@cdat.co.uk – to register your interest.

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.