Headteacher
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 2PT24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- £71,330 to £80,665
Pay scale
- L14-L19
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Paul’s is looking for a new headteacher who is 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 ‘I have come so that you might have life, life in all its fullness’. (John 10:10)
We are looking for an outstanding leader who will continue to move our school forwards and will have the highest ambitions for our children. The applicant will be an 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.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer our new Headteacher a warm and welcoming school, underpinned by a hard-working and committed staff team. We are immensely proud of our recent Ofsted inspection (March 2025) and the outcome of our SIAMS inspection (January 2025) and see these as a great foundation that our new Head will be able to build upon.
As part of CDAT, St Paul's new Headteacher will be able to access a wide range of support and CPD, as well as the benefit of working with six other local Heads as part of our Stockport and Tameside cluster.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 203 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge website
- Email address
- neil.dixon@cdat.co.uk
St Paul’s is a one-form entry Church of England primary school situated in Stalybridge. The school plays a central role in local life, with strong and positive relationships with local churches and the community. We are immensely proud of our recent Ofsted inspection (March 2025) and the outcome of our SIAMS inspection (January 2025).
Arranging a visit to St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email neil.dixon@cdat.co.uk.
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