Headteacher - Inspiring Christian Primary Leader

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

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.