Headteacher

St John’s CE Primary School
Poplar Street
Heaton Mersey
Stockport
SK4 3DG
0161 442 7424

Position: Headteacher
Required for: September 2026
Salary Range: £70,293 to £80,634

As a Church of England primary school, we hold Christian values at the heart of everything we do. Every child is precious and each one has a unique role to play in our inclusive, family school. The warm, nurturing atmosphere in school has been commented on by many visitors and it is why so many families have chosen our school for their children. We strive to develop a sense of community which helps all pupils to develop confidence in themselves and their ability to serve and succeed.

We are looking for a leader who will:

Inspire and motivate through innovative leadership
Develop children’s learning with passion and commitment
Have high expectations of all children and staff
Embrace opportunities to develop our distinctive provision
Provide high quality strategic thinking and planning
Understand our local community and work to develop positive relationships within it

We can offer:

Children with a passion for learning and upholding Christian values
Hardworking and dedicated staff working as a mutually-supportive team
A stimulating learning environment
A rich and creative curriculum
A strong and active PTA with a supportive family community
Governors committed to continuous improvement
Strong local partnerships with other schools and a supportive Local Authority

Don’t just take our word for it, come and see for yourself. Please email the School Business Manager Mrs Michelle Garner at:

michelle.garner@st-johns.stockport.sch.uk to book your tour of the school.

Applications must be completed on the application form provided using Microsoft Word only please, and submitted electronically to hrschools@stockport.gov.uk

At St. John’s C.E Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a Disqualification Declaration.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-clearance including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Friday 6 February 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting: Tuesday 10 February 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 February 2026

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