Headteacher

Cheshire Academies Trust is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Headteacher to join our team at Over Hall Community School. Over Hall prides itself on upholding the highest standards of academic excellence, with a strong team culture that promotes character, care, and the highest standards for its pupils. We are in search of a strategic, confident leader who is committed to continuing the school’s excellent progress and development. With the retirement of our current Headteacher, we are seeking someone to begin in September 2025. We consider this vacancy to be suitable for candidates seeking their first headship and encourage applications from qualified applicants in this position

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Spearhead the development and implementation of innovative educational strategies that align with the school’s vision and the broader objectives of the Cheshire Academies Trust.
• Academic Excellence: Uphold and enhance the academic standards at Over Hall, ensuring that all pupils achieve their fullest potential.
• Wider School Outcomes: Foster a holistic and creative approach to education that encapsulates not only academic success but also the personal, social, and emotional development of our pupils.
• Culture and Values: Embody and promote the school's ethos of 'crew' - a commitment to community, resilience, empathy, and working together to achieve common goals.
• Innovative Learning Approaches: Employ creative and innovative approaches to learning and teaching, encouraging staff and students to explore new ideas and methodologies.

 The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• A proven track record of effective, strategic leadership within an educational setting.
• A robust understanding and experience of raising educational standards and school improvement.
• The ability to engage, inspire, and motivate pupils, staff, and the wider school community.
• A commitment to inclusive education and the ability to foster a supportive, empowering environment for all.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
• A creative and innovative mindset, with the ability to implement forward-thinking educational practices.

 We Offer:

• The opportunity to lead a vibrant, high-achieving school
• A supportive, committed school community
• An opportunity to be a key part of Cheshire Academies Trust’s ambitious senior leadership team
• A culture that values and nurtures leadership and professional growth
• A permanent contract
• Annual salary progression within a national pay scale (performance-related)
• Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Access to Blue Light scheme
• Access to our ‘green schemes’ including cycle to work, electric cars and white goods

 

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit an application through our online portal on MyNewTerm website.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140097/EDV-2025-OHCS-56381

You should outline your suitability for the role and explain how you would contribute to the vision and values of Over Hall. Further details of deadlines and other information can be found on the School and Cheshire Academies Trust websites.

Join us in shaping a bright, innovative future for Over Hall Community School and its pupils. Become a part of a school where every member of our community is valued and supported to achieve their best.

 Cheshire Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.