Headteacher

Ministry Support Officer & Flourish Co; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester Diocesan Academies Trust in Runcorn is seeking a new Headteacher for a popular Church of England primary school, with a January 2027 start. The role focuses on outstanding teaching, inclusion, staff development and strong community engagement to support every child to flourish.

As a welcoming and inclusive school, the post emphasizes love, respect and service, high standards, and collaboration with the local community and CDAT partners.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and further develop this vision, championing a culture of love, respect and service whilst maintaining high standards for all.
• Have the highest aspirations for every child with a commitment to excellent teaching, inclusion and staff development.
• Enable all children to flourish and grow the school’s identity within the local community.
• Collaborate within Chester Diocesan Academies Trust with governors, staff and families.

Job description

Castlefields Avenue South, Runcorn, WA7 2NR

Part of Chester Diocesan Academies Trust (CDAT)

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.

Start date: January 2027

Closing date for applications: 4pm on Thursday 17th September 2026

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).

Closing date for applications: 17/09/2026