Headteacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy in Winsford, Cheshire, invites applications for a Headteacher. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, uphold safeguarding, and work within the academy trust framework to raise standards.

The school emphasises CPD, staff wellbeing, and community involvement. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and willing to undergo a full enhanced DBS check; the recruitment process adheres to safeguarding guidance.

Qualifications

• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
• 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; DBS; medical; online and social media; prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children.

Job description

Headteacher

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2JS

Job details

• Job title: Headteacher
• Location: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2JS
• Days remaining to apply: 64 days
• Closing date: 1 January 2027
• Interview date (approx): 21 September 2026 at 9am
• Published date: 16 July 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

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What the school offers its staff

The continuing professional development of all members of our school community is an important part of our aim to improve standards. The school has access to a variety of courses from different providers; information about these may be emailed to you via your school email.

The welfare and wellbeing of all staff is of great concern and in addition to taking care of each other in school, the Academy Trust can assist staff who may be experiencing difficulties by signposting training or workshops or referring staff to Occupational Health for assessment. Line managers can offer support to staff.

We are part of Vivup employee benefits that offers all sorts of discounts on a wide range of products and services.

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.
• 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; 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

Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• St. Joseph's is a thriving Catholic Community. We have:
• Happy and well-motivated children who enjoy learning
• A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team who have high expectations of themselves and each other
• The support of parents within a thriving parish community
• Governors who have the best interests of the children at heart and effectively support and challenge our school.

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Etchells Street, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1EF