Headteacher
Whirley Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3JLThis job expired on 14 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 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: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12 - L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional leader who will:
✔Inspire and Motivate– You have a clear vision for excellence in education and the ability to engage staff, pupils, and the wider community.
✔Lead with Passion– You are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
✔Champion Inclusion– You believe in equality of opportunity for all and are dedicated to creating a school where every child feels valued.
✔Build Strong Relationships– Your communication skills help foster a positive, supportive school culture where staff and families work together.
✔Drive Continuous Improvement– You have a proven track record of leadership in a primary setting and are ready to take our school to new heights.
Essential Requirements:
🔹 QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
🔹 Leadership experience in a one-form entry primary school
What the school offers its staff
You will be working with high calibre colleagues in the school, and across the Trust team, to support the school to build on its current successes, always living by the Trust Values of ‘Respect, Integrity and Optimism’.
You will be fully supported by the Trust CEO and Deputy CEO, a central services team who deliver IT, Finance, Facilities and HR and an efficient School Administration team.
You will have the support of a forward-thinking Governing Body, committed to providing high quality education in an aspirational learning environment.
We are delighted to present the School and the Trust as an opportunity to progress your career and make a real difference to an engaged community.
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.
About Whirley Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whirley Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@halliardtrust.com
Whirley is a welcoming, one-form entry school with a committed staff and pupils who embrace curiosity and challenge in all we do. Our school motto is ‘Off to a flying start’ - which we all live by.
Whirley was judged by Ofsted to be 'Good' in July 2022. The report commented that pupils thrive at this happy and harmonious school. As a key part of our local community, we have strong relationships with families, local schools and local partners, ensuring that we are an active and visible presence beyond the classroom.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Cheshire