Headteacher

Headteacher

Pear Tree Primary School part of The Cornovii Trust

Salary L12 to L16 (£65,286 to £72,162 p.a.)

Full-time, Permanent

Start Date – 1^st September 2025

NOR – 218; School Group: Group 2

Closing date – 5.00pm, Friday 28^th February 2025

Interviews – Monday 17^th and Tuesday 18^th March 2025

Pear Tree Primary School is a highly successful, award-winning school set at the edge of Nantwich, a vibrant Cheshire town. We enjoy many strong links with parents, governors and the community which positively impact on pupils’ learning and development.

We seek an experienced school leader and inspirational Headteacher who shares our vision of a dynamic, nurturing and energetic school, achieving excellence in all aspects of its rich and diverse curriculum. 

We believe this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking professional, who is able to lead by example and inspire staff to take control of their own professional development and practice to deliver an exceptional educational experience for our children. 

Rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED in 2022, we have an excellent reputation and are a friendly and high achieving school.  We believe in the promotion of lifelong learning, encouraging our children to become independent, curious and motivated learners. Our new Headteacher will be reflective and able to instigate change, as we continually strive to drive the best outcomes for the children in our community.

Pear Tree School and The Cornovii Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, references, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. 

If you are a highly motivated individual who is committed to providing a high quality, broad and enriching educational experience for all pupils, keen to work with our dedicated team of staff and wonderful children to continue to improve the school, we would love to hear from you.

We can offer you:

• Caring, professional and committed staff
• friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children
• supportive governors, parents and a close rural community
• the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people in our town.

The successful candidate will:

• demonstrate proven management, leadership and communication skills
• have experience of raising standards
• lead a strong professional team
• be sympathetic to the ethos and individuality of our thriving school
• be passionate about learning and the potential of all children to succeed
• be able to evidence strategies for raising academic standards
• inspire staff and children alike to develop a commitment to lifelong learning
• think strategically to create a vision which will continue to improve our school.

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe.  Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes.

All completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Sharon Houghton, HR Lead, by 5.00pm on Friday 28^th February 2025, c/o Brine Leas School, Audlem Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7DY or by email:  via s.houghton@thecornoviitrust.org. 

To request a tour of the school, prior to the interview process, please contact s.houghton@thecornoviitrust.org. 

Further information and the online application form can be found on the school and trust websites: www.peartreeprimary.co.uk and www.thecornoviitrust.org/vacancies

You may provide a supporting letter with your application; this should not exceed two sides of A4 paper (11font). 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 Headteachers contained in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document 2024 and other current education and employment legislation.

Rewards and Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and every individual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.

We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training programmes at every level.

You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your development and career with the trust.

You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values, performance and culture, but you will never be alone, you will have continuous support from the wider trust.

You will also have full access to our rewards package:

Learning and development

We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including structured qualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by senior members of staff from across the trust.

Competitive pension scheme

Teaching and School leadership staff are part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).  You receive a guaranteed pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.  This is a defined benefit scheme, via a career average arrangement; benefits are accrued each year based on 1/57th of your pensionable salary including overtime.

Employee Assistance Programme

We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential to advice to our staff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Some of the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress and anxiety, and bereavement. You will also have access to structured counselling sessions.

Flexible working

We offer various flexible working arrangements, and all staff are encouraged to submit applications for flexible working to suit their individual circumstances.

Discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel

Through our Legal and General EAP our staff have access to a wide range of offers and discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinema and gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays.

Reduced gym membership at ‘The Barony’ fitness centre in Nantwich.

Flu vaccinations

All staff have the option to access their annual flu vaccination via a local pharmacy.