Headteacher

St John's Church of England Primary School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3DG

17 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 January 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: £70,293 to £80,634

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Church of England primary school, we hold Christian values at the heart of everything we do. Every child is precious and each one has a unique role to play in our inclusive, family school. The warm, nurturing atmosphere in school has been commented on by many visitors and it is why so many families have chosen our school for their children. We strive to develop a sense of community which helps all pupils to develop confidence in themselves and their ability to serve and succeed.

We are looking for a leader who will:

Inspire and motivate through innovative leadership

Develop children’s learning with passion and commitment

Have high expectations of all children and staff

Embrace opportunities to develop our distinctive provision

Provide high quality strategic thinking and planning

Understand our local community and work to develop positive relationships within it

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

Children with a passion for learning and upholding Christian values

Hardworking and dedicated staff working as a mutually-supportive team

A stimulating learning environment

A rich and creative curriculum

A strong and active PTA with a supportive family community

Governors committed to continuous improvement

Strong local partnerships with other schools and a supportive Local Authority

Don’t just take our word for it, come and see for yourself. Please email the School Business Manager Mrs Michelle Garner at:

michelle.garner@st-johns.stockport.sch.uk to book your tour of the school.

Applications must be completed on the application form provided using Microsoft Word only please, and submitted electronically to hrschools@stockport.gov.uk

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

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.