Headteacher

The Governing Board is excited to welcome a new inspirational leader to our school community to take us to the next chapter in the school’s life. 

Who are we? 

Mablins Lane Community Primary School is a large, vibrant and inclusive three-form-entry primary school situated in Crewe, Cheshire. With approximately 600 pupils from Reception to Year 6, we are proud to be a community school, serving children and families from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

Could you be our next Headteacher of Mablins Lane? 

We are seeking an inspirational, compassionate and ambitious Headteacher to lead our large community primary school in Crewe. Mablins Lane has wonderful children, 
committed staff, excellent buildings, grounds and a supportive community. Our next leader will protect what makes the school special whilst bringing clarity, courage and educational ambition. 

We would like a leader who will: 
• put safeguarding and children's wellbeing first using relentless professional curiosity 
   and sound judgement  
• be visible, approachable, principled, child-focused, and ambitious for every pupil  
• possess a deep knowledge of curriculum, teaching and assessment 
• lead and support the further development of a rich, inclusive curriculum for all pupils 
• maintain high levels of support for disadvantaged and SEND pupils 
• develop staff and build leadership capacity 
• work with families, governors and Cheshire East  
• manage finance, staffing and resources strategically to address risks and prioritise for 
  the future 
• lead evidence-informed improvement whilst preserving the school’s warmth, ethos and values 
• identify priorities which can be well implemented and clearly evaluated 
• be warm and accessible to pupils, staff, families, Governors and the local community

We can offer you the chance to work with: 
• happy, friendly, well-mannered and respectful pupils who enjoy all that our school has
   to offer 
• a dedicated and experienced staff team who are fully committed to continuous 
   improvement and development 
• a supportive Governing Board who keep the wellbeing and education, of our members of staff and pupils at the heart of every decision they make 

Key information about the process: 

Time              Date                     Activity 
09:00            05/10/26            Tour of the school for prospective candidates 
13:30            06/10/26            Tour of the school for prospective candidates 
16:00            07/10/26            Tour of the school for prospective candidates 
09:00            20/10/26            Advertisement closes 
tbc                 26/10/26             Shortlisting meeting 
tbc                 05/11/26             Activity Day 
tbc                 06/11/26             Interview Day 

Visits to the school are encouraged and will be warmly welcomed, so that you can experience, first-hand, the atmosphere that makes our school so special.

 
To arrange a visit, please contact sbm@mablinslane.cheshire.sch.uk or telephone 01270 749 908 between the hours of 0900 - 1500. 

You must apply for this position via application form which can be obtained from: 
School Governance Team 
5th Floor Delamere House 
c/o Municipal Buildings 
Earle Street 
Crewe 
CW1 2BJ 
Telephone: 0300 123 5036 

Email: schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Application forms can also be downloaded from the DfE and/or Jobs Go Public websites. You may return completed application forms by post or email to: 

School Governance Team 
5th Floor Delamere House 
c/o Municipal Buildings 
Earle Street, 
Crewe 
CW1 2BJ 

Application forms must be received by 9am on 20/10/26. Applications received after this time may not be accepted. 

You may provide a supporting letter with your application; this should not exceed two sides of A4 paper, font size 12. Please do not restate the factual details already included elsewhere on the application form.  

The successful applicant will be subject to the conditions of employment for Head Teachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document 2026 and other current education and employment legislation.  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and external agencies to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check. As the post will involve regulated activity with children, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are included on the children’s barred list held by the DBS. Other safer recruitment checks including an on-line check for shortlisted candidates will be undertaken.