Head Teacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1d078b61-e9c1-49ef-94de-59e3c546b36d |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
At our Outstanding Church of England Primary Academy (including pre-school nursery) in Cronton village, we are looking for an inspirational Headteacher with the vision and skills to, inspire our children to develop a love of learning and shared values; create a nurturing environment where all children can thrive and achieve their potential; build on our strong sense of community.
You will have the knowledge, experience and resilience to drive improvement throughout the school, with the interpersonal skills to motivate others and lead our team. You will be committed to providing a rich and engaging curriculum and promoting an inclusive ‘can do’ culture where all can flourish.
Our pupils have asked that you will be “kind and loyal”, “persevere at hard times” and “can deal with situations that matter to them.” They want someone who can bring “new ideas and who understands things from a child’s point of view, with a good sense of humour.”
The appointed Headteacher will:
• Have a child-centred approach, supporting families to enable children to thrive.
• Have significant leadership experience and a proven record of leading school improvement.
• Embrace the opportunity to inspire, shape and lead the wider-school team into the future, by living out our Christian values and vision.
• Drive our staff’s continuing professional development, encouraging excellence and high standards.
• Maximise the potential of our extensive facilities to provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment.
• Build on the strong and positive relationship that the school has with all stakeholders, including our local Church communities.
• Understanding the role that a strong Local Governing Body plays in the leadership and direction of a successful school.
• Take positive action with parents, children, and families to ensure the school is at the heart of the local community.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
• A committed and cohesive staff team, dedicated to the school and its family ethos.
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and happy childrenwho create opportunities as well as being encouraged to be independent thinkers.
• Supportive and engaged parents.
• Attractive and well-maintained buildings with extensive grounds.
• The support and challenge of an active and committed local governing body.
• Continuing professional development as a leader, and wider opportunities to collaborate and make a difference across our Trust.
• Opportunities for support and collaboration within LDST and across local Knowsley networks.
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.
At our Outstanding Church of England Primary Academy (including pre-school nursery) in Cronton village, we are looking for an inspirational Headteacher with the vision and skills to, inspire our children to develop a love of learning and shared values; create a nurturing environment where all children can thrive and achieve their potential; build on our strong sense of community.
You will have the knowledge, experience and resilience to drive improvement throughout the school, with the interpersonal skills to motivate others and lead our team. You will be committed to providing a rich and engaging curriculum and promoting an inclusive ‘can do’ culture where all can flourish.
Our pupils have asked that you will be “kind and loyal”, “persevere at hard times” and “can deal with situations that matter to them.” They want someone who can bring “new ideas and who understands things from a child’s point of view, with a good sense of humour.”
The appointed Headteacher will:
• Have a child-centred approach, supporting families to enable children to thrive.
• Have significant leadership experience and a proven record of leading school improvement.
• Embrace the opportunity to inspire, shape and lead the wider-school team into the future, by living out our Christian values and vision.
• Drive our staff’s continuing professional development, encouraging excellence and high standards.
• Maximise the potential of our extensive facilities to provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment.
• Build on the strong and positive relationship that the school has with all stakeholders, including our local Church communities.
• Understanding the role that a strong Local Governing Body plays in the leadership and direction of a successful school.
• Take positive action with parents, children, and families to ensure the school is at the heart of the local community.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
• A committed and cohesive staff team, dedicated to the school and its family ethos.
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and happy childrenwho create opportunities as well as being encouraged to be independent thinkers.
• Supportive and engaged parents.
• Attractive and well-maintained buildings with extensive grounds.
• The support and challenge of an active and committed local governing body.
• Continuing professional development as a leader, and wider opportunities to collaborate and make a difference across our Trust.
• Opportunities for support and collaboration within LDST and across local Knowsley networks.
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.