Headteacher
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2NR28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
17 September 2026 at 4pm
Date listed
20 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £71,330.00 - £80,655.00 Annually (Actual) L14-L19
Headteacher job summary
We are looking for a leader who is an excellent communicator, a good listener and an approachable and supportive presence for pupils, staff and families alike.
As a popular one-form entry Church of England primary school, we are guided by our Christian vision, inspired by 1 Corinthians 16:14 - ‘Do everything in love’. Our vision is at the heart of everything we do and underpins our commitment to ensuring every member of our school community feels valued, supported and able to flourish.
We are proud to be a highly inclusive and community-focused school where strong relationships, high aspirations and a genuine sense of belonging enable pupils to thrive both academically and personally. Our recent SIAMS inspection recognised the warm, welcoming Christian environment we have created through our Christian vision which inspires pupils and adults to achieve their best.
Our new Headteacher will uphold and further develop this vision, championing a culture of love, respect and service whilst maintaining high standards for all. They will have the highest aspirations for every child and a clear commitment to excellent teaching, inclusion, staff development, enabling all children to flourish and growing the school’s identity within the local community.
We can offer enthusiastic and well-behaved children, a caring and dedicated staff team, supportive governors and parents, and the opportunity to work collaboratively within Chester Diocesan Academies Trust.
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 18th September 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the shortlisting meeting. Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th September (school-based activities) and Friday 25th September (formal interviews).
There will be an opportunity for potential candidates to visit school on Thursday 10th September; if you would like to visit, please email Emma Furlong (CDAT Administrator) - office@cdat.co.uk - to register your interest.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Mary's Church of England Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 184 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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