Headteacher

Contracted Hours: Full Time

Preferred start date: 1st September 2026

Closing date for applications: noon on Monday 16th March

Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 17th March, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the shortlisting meeting.

Interview dates: 25th March (school-based activities) and 26th March (formal interviews)

St Paul's is looking for a new headteacher who is an effective communicator, a good listener, and an approachable, supportive leader who will value all staff and actively encourage and upskill them through ongoing CPD. Our new headteacher will uphold the Christian ethos of our school, which has at its heart the Bible verse 'I have come so that you might have life, life in all its fullness'. (John 10:10)

We are looking for an outstanding leader who will continue to move our school forwards and will have the highest ambitions for our children. The applicant will be an effective leader with a clear vision for excellent education, within a strong Christian ethos. They will appreciate the benefits of working with a supportive team of staff, governors, parents and the wider community. They will also enjoy collaborating closely with other schools within CDAT, learning from and sharing best practice.

St Paul's is a one-form entry Church of England primary school situated in Stalybridge. The school plays a central role in local life, with strong and positive relationships with local churches and the community. We are immensely proud of our recent Ofsted inspection (March 2025) and the outcome of our SIAMS inspection (January 2025). We can offer our new Headteacher a warm and welcoming school, underpinned by a hard-working and committed staff team.

There will be an opportunity for potential candidates to visit school on 9th or 12th March; if you would like to visit, please email Emma Furlong (CDAT Administrator) to register your interest.

To apply, please download an application form, job description and person specification, which can be found on the CDAT website: . Applications should be returned to by noon on Monday 16th March.

The trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check". As part of the shortlisting process, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.