Headteacher
About This Role
Delamere C of E Academy is a thriving Church school guided by its ethos to “Help Children Fly.”
Rooted in values of love, care, peace and respect, we are committed to ensuring that every child receives an education that supports them academically, socially and spiritually.
From pupil leadership opportunities and charitable work to wide range of enrichment experiences and strong parish links, Delamere is a place where children are known, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best.
From its beginnings as a small village school, Delamere has grown into one of the highest-performing primary schools in the country. In November 2023, Ofsted judged the school Outstanding in all areas, describing pupils as: “exceptionally happy in school and never wanting to miss a day.”
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and creative individual ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
We are looking for someone who will:
Build on the school’s strong foundations and continued success
Bring fresh ideas, energy and vision
Lead with integrity, warmth and ambition
Inspire both pupils and staff to thrive
We welcome applications from experienced leaders and those ready to move into headship for the first time. You will be supported by a strong Trust and an experienced team.
We are particularly interested in someone who:
Has a clear passion for high-quality teaching and learning
Can champion and sustain the school’s Christian vision
Understands how a rich and engaging curriculum inspires children
Values teamwork and develops others
Is open to new ideas and approaches
Leads with kindness, clarity and confidence
Why Delamere?
Delamere is more than an Outstanding school. It is:
A school with a strong track record of high achievement
A place where pupils are happy, confident and eager to learn
A dedicated and supportive staff team
A welcoming community with strong values
A school proud of its traditions and open to new ideas
Why this role?
With the retirement of our current Headteacher, this is a rare opportunity to lead a successful and well-established school into its next chapter.
You will be joining a school with strong foundations, a committed team and the support of North West Academies Trust — giving you the platform to grow as a leader while making a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional leadership for the school, inspiring a love of learning.
Lead by example to ensure ahigh quality education for all pupils.
Deliver inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff and pupils.
Work with the local governing body, staff and parents to secure continuous school improvement consistent with the ethos, values and objectives of the Trust.
Ensure that all those involved in the school are committed to its aims and motivated to achieve them
Manage and organise the school building efficiently and effectively to ensure it meets the needs of the curriculum, community use and health and safety regulations.
Work with colleagues to develop staff in order to maintain and improve the quality of education provided at the school.
Promote extra-curricular activities in accordance with the educational aims of the school
Manage, monitor and review the range, quality and use of all available resources in order to improve the quality of education, ensure efficiency and secure value for money.
Promote an environment which secures good teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behaviour.
Carefully monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching, learning and standards of achievement.
Develop and maintain effective links with parents and the wider community to extend the curriculum and support pupils’ achievement and personal development.
Ensure clear delegation of responsibilities and tasks, consistent with employment conditions.
Promote and monitor professional development, including the induction of newly qualified staff.
Build a good working relationship with trustees, governors, staff, pupils, parents/carers and the community. Foster an environment in which all staff understand they are accountable for the success of the school.
Ensure that parents/carers and pupils are well informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress.
Present an accurate and coherent account of the school’s performance, suitable for a range of audiences, including governors, the Trust, the community, OFSTED and others, to enable them to play their part effectively.
Carry out any duties as reasonably expected of the Head of School.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualified teacher status.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
National professional qualification for Headship (NPQH) or equivalent (clearly stated)
Skills & Knowledge
Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify areas for improvement.
Strategic use of data.
Understanding of high quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve.
Evidence of leading quality of teaching and learning.
Ability to manage financial resources.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others.
Experience
Successful senior leadership and management experience in a school.
Teaching experience.
Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning.
As above – leading SEF and planning.
Experience of successful line management and staff development.
Evidence of change and/or project management.
Strong relationship skills, with clear understanding of how to work with all school partners.
A strong commitment to leading and developing the Christian distinctiveness of a Church of England school, with the ability to articulate and embody its vision in practice.
ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Contract: Permanent
Hours per week: Full time
Salary: Competitive
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Start date: September 2026
Closing Date:20thApril 2026 at 09.00 am
Shortlisted candidates school visits:23rd and 24th April 2026
Interview Dates:29th and 30thApril 2026
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