Headteacher

Cheshire Schools; Crewe; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery in Crewe is seeking an inspirational Head Teacher to lead the school as we begin a new chapter after joining Our Lady Help of Christians Multi-Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, raise standards, and promote Catholic ethos while safeguarding wellbeing and inclusion across the school community.

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic with strong faith and commitment to Catholic education.
• Proven track record of inspirational, strategic leadership and raising standards.
• Champions safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion in decision-making.
• Inspires and develops staff, builds relationships with pupils, families and the wider community.
• Excellent communication and resilience.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Raising standards

Catholic ethos advocacy

Job description

£75,000 - £99,999

St Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Crewe

Closing on 14/10/2026 at 12:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Full Time

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL & NURSERY

Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8AD

Head Teacher

Group 3 L18 - L24

Required from January 2027

An exciting opportunity to lead a thriving Catholic Primary School and Nursery as we begin a new chapter, joining Our Lady Help of Christians Multi-Academy Trust. We are looking for an inspiring and motivated Head Teacher to build on our strong foundations and help shape the future direction of our school community.

Our mission statement, "Working Together through faith and education", expresses our twin commitment to Catholic values & ethos and to providing the best all-round education for our pupils. Crewe is a changing, multicultural town, bringing its own challenges and opportunities. We are proud of the inclusive nature of our school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a practising Catholic with strong faith and a commitment to Catholic education, Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching.
• Provides inspirational, strategic leadership, with a proven record of raising standards and high expectations for every pupil.
• Champions the school's Catholic life and mission, with safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at the heart of decision-making.
• Inspires and develops staff, values teamwork and builds strong relationships with pupils, families, governors, parish and the wider community.
• Demonstrates integrity, resilience, compassion and excellent communication, enabling every pupil and staff member to flourish and reach their full potential.

In return, we can offer:

• Happy, engaged children who love learning.
• A vibrant Catholic community with good links with the parish and the Catholic High School.
• A talented, committed and ambitious staff team.
• A supportive Governing Body and strong community partnerships.
• Excellent professional development and leadership support.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where everyone is valued.
• The opportunity to lead a successful school with an exciting future.

We warmly welcome visits to the school. They provide an excellent opportunity to experience first-hand the ethos, values and vibrant learning environment of St Mary's.

Closing Date: 12 noon on 14th October 2026

Shortlisting: 15th October

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026

St Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.

"Working Together Through Faith and Education"