Chester Diocesan Academies Trust

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.