Head of School

ALTRINCHAM C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL
Townfield Rd
Altrincham
WA14 4DS
Tel 0161 928 8907
Email: hdunn@altrinchamceprimaryschool.co.uk
Acting Exec Headteacher: Mrs S Halliwell
Acting Head of School: Mrs S Thompson
Chair of Governors: Mr James Chillman

HEAD OF SCHOOL - To start 1 September 2026 if possible or 2 November 2026 in line with notice periods.
L6-10 (£58,569 - £64,691)
Permanent
1.0 FTE Full Time
Reporting to: Governing Body
Responsible for: All school-based staff and students

A Unique Opportunity to Shape the Future at Altrincham CE Primary

Are you a visionary leader ready to take the next step in a supportive, collaborative environment?

Altrincham CE Primary School is seeking an exceptional Head of School to lead our vibrant community. This is a unique opportunity to steer a school that thrives on a culture of deep collaboration and shared purpose.

You will not be leading in isolation. Our school is firmly rooted in a supportive network, working closely with local and cluster schools within both the Local Authority and the Diocese of Chester. This collaborative model ensures you have a strong professional community to lean on, allowing you to focus on being the leading professional on-site.

Our Vision: 'Grow Strong and Bear Fruit'

Rooted in the love of Christ, our mission is to nurture the unique potential within every child, helping them flourish academically, creatively, and spiritually. We strive to provide a nurturing environment where children develop not just knowledge, but character, kindness, and resilience.

We are seeking a resilient and energetic leader who can model our Christian values and serve as the primary guardian of our school’s character.

Our ideal candidate will have:
Substantial leadership experience as a Senior Leader, Assistant Head, or Deputy Head with a proven track record of delivering whole-school improvement.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a deep understanding of primary education.
High emotional intelligence and exceptional interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate our staff, students, and parents.
The ability to think strategically, using data and insight to drive improved outcomes for all pupils.
An unwavering commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

What We Can Offer You
A highly competitive salary (L6-10) and a permanent contract.
The chance to lead a school with a strong sense of community and a clear, faith-inspired mission.
Exceptional professional support from collaborative network of local schools.
A nurturing and vibrant environment where you are empowered to develop a successful culture.
The opportunity to be the chief ambassador for a school that is truly rooted in its community.
Professional supervision to support you in your role

If you are a passionate educator ready to help our pupils blossom into the best version of themselves, we want to hear from you.

Join us and help our community ‘Grow Strong and Bear Fruit’.

As a Church of England Voluntary Aided school, the valid applications must be supported by the Chester Diocese application form and a completed person specification sheet.

As a school we are striving for better representation of our community within our staff and thus encourage applicants with diverse voices to consider nomination whether that be ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexuality etc. The school is committed to becoming consistently and pro-actively anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

Altrincham C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

For further information, application form and person specification please contact the school Tel. 0161 928 7288 or visit Altrincham C of E - Vacancies where an application pack can be obtained.

Applications should be submitted to hdunn@altrinchamceprimaryschool.co.uk for the attention of Mrs H Dunn - Barrett (School Business Manager)

Visits to the school are welcome, up to and including 10 June 2026.

Closing date for applications - Monday 8 June 2026 at 9.00 am
Shortlist - Wednesday 10 June 2026
Interview/Tasks - Monday 22 June 2026 & Tuesday 23 June 2026