Headteacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery, CreweCrewe, North West
Overview
This is a education role (full time) with St Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Crewe based in Crewe. The advertised salary is £75,000 to £99,999 per year. Applications close on 13 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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ST MARY'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL & NURSERY
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8AD
Head Teacher
Group 3 L18 – L24
Required from January 2027
An exciting opportunity to lead a thriving Catholic Primary School and Nursery as we begin a new chapter, joining Our Lady Help of Christians Multi-Academy Trust. We are looking for an inspiring and motivated Head Teacher to build on our strong foundations and help shape the future direction of our school community.
Our mission statement, “Working Together through faith and education”, expresses our twin commitment to Catholic values & ethos and to providing the best all-round education for our pupils. Crewe is a changing, multicultural town, bringing its own challenges and opportunities. We are proud of the inclusive nature of our school.
- Is a practising Catholic with strong faith and a commitment to Catholic education, Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching.
- Provides inspirational, strategic leadership, with a proven record of raising standards and high expectations for every pupil.
- Champions the school’s Catholic life and mission, with safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at the heart of decision-making.
- Inspires and develops staff, values teamwork and builds strong relationships with pupils, families, governors, parish and the wider community.
- Demonstrates integrity, resilience, compassion and excellent communication, enabling every pupil and staff member to flourish and reach their full potential.
- Happy, engaged children who love learning.
- A vibrant Catholic community with good links with the parish and the Catholic High School.
- A talented, committed and ambitious staff team.
- A supportive Governing Body and strong community partnerships.
- Excellent professional development and leadership support.
- A welcoming, inclusive culture where everyone is valued.
- The opportunity to lead a successful school with an exciting future.
We warmly welcome visits to the school. They provide an excellent opportunity to experience first-hand the ethos, values and vibrant learning environment of St Mary's. Please contact the school to make an appointment.
For further information, please visit our website:St Marys Catholic Primary & Nursery School | Crewe
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday, 13th November 2026
Shortlisting: 16th November
Interviews: Monday 23rd November 2026
Applications should be returned to: Julie.English@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
St Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.
"Working Together Through Faith and Education”
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