Head Teacher - Croft Primary School

One Community Trust, the governors, staff and children of Croft Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to continue our vision of providing high quality education in our caring and supportive environment.

Working with staff and governors the new school leader will be passionate and highly motivated to continue to deliver excellence in teaching, learning and wellbeing in our ambitious and inclusive school.

What we offer:

• An extremely popular single form entry school in Croft, Warrington,
• Enthusiastic, confident and well-behaved children, who love to learn and are proud of their school.
• A hardworking, enthusiastic and committed staff team, committed to enabling all children to achieve.
• A member of One Community Trust (MAT), a well-respected, innovative, inclusive and supportive trust that values all staff and pupils.
• Excellent relationships with parents, other local schools and the wider community.
• A happy, supportive, and vibrant working environment for teaching and learning.
• A rich and stimulating curriculum, enhanced with a range of extra curricular activities and after school clubs including music, sport and art.
• With a proactive and encouraging Local Governing Committee and Trust, we foster a team focused attitude which ensures that every child's potential is nurtured, and every staff member is valued.

We are looking for a headteacher who has:

• A passionate commitment to develop children's learning, setting high expectations for everyone to reach their true potential with an engaging curriculum.
• A desire to enhance the existing strengths of the school, bringing inspirational drive and enthusiasm for continuous improvement.
• A clear vision focusing on high standards, allowing everyone to flourish through a wide variety of teaching and learning experiences.
• Significant experience as a senior leader in a primary school setting, with a proven track record of effective and supportive leadership and management.
• The ability to lead, challenge, motivate and inspire, fostering collaborative working across other schools and schools within the trust.
• Excellent communication, management and interpersonal skills; highly energetic and willingness to promote a strong team spirit.
• An open approach to the many school stakeholders including governors, parents/carers and community.
• Can demonstrate effective evaluation and reporting to drive high standards of attainment across the school.
• A track record in excellent safeguarding provision, welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.

Visits to the school are very much welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange a visit. Please visit Croft Primary School website for the application pack. If you are interested in this role, please contact Karen Hewertson on or email Croft Primary School e mail address to arrange a visit to the school. All applications should be returned to the school via e mail.

Croft Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide suitable references, provide evidence of qualifications and be subject to identity checks.

Short listing: Monday 30 March 2026

Group 2 - L14 - L 20 (starting point subject to experience)

27 March 2026

Job documents

Croft Primary School, Mustard Lane, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7DG