Headteacher

Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School
Headteacher – Advert
Are you an inspirational, passionate and experienced leader, dedicated to inspiring young minds and shaping futures in education?
Join Concordia Multi Academy Trust as the Headteacher of Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School.
We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious and strategic Headteacher who is committed to ensuring every child receives the best possible education. With a proven track record of driving school improvement, you will bring the vision and determination needed to achieve excellence in all areas of school life.
Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. We are looking for a Headteacher who will continue to strengthen our close relationship with the local community and build upon the school's successes.

Working with us as a Headteacher includes:
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Working in a happy school with respectful children and enthusiastic and dedicated staff
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Being part of a successful and friendly family of schools
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Wellbeing support including regular 1:1 sessions with the Trust CEO
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Dedicated support from the Director of Education to enhance teaching and learning
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Career development opportunities
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Being part of the Trust Executive Team, working together with the central team and all Headteachers within the Trust to shape the future of the Trust
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Health care benefits which include access to therapy, coaching, physio, self-support and free flu jabs
Central support for finance, governance, data protection, procurement, estates & facilities management, technology, HR, recruitment and absence management.

Who are Concordia Multi Academy Trust?
Concordia Multi Academy Trust currently consists of eight primary schools, one infant school and an English Hub across Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Wirral. Within our schools we have two Special Needs Resource Provisions and eight nurseries. We are continuing a phase of investment to support our growth which aims for us to grow up to 15 schools within the next three years.
It goes without saying that we are dedicated to delivering the highest levels of education to our 2290+ pupils and support our 380+ staff in their wellbeing and development.

More information about our recruitment and the Trust can be found at https://concordiamat.co.uk/careers

The Role
See our role profile for full information on the responsibilities of the role.
Start date
September 2025
Pay and Pension
L14 – L24 (group 3)
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Applying
To apply, please complete the application form and include a covering letter to us at careers@concordiamat.co.uk

Your covering letter should include why you are applying for the role and provide insight in to how you meet the role profile.
Any applications that do not include both a covering letter and an application form will not be accepted into the process.
The closing date for applications will be 12pm Tuesday 18th March. We reserve the right to interview earlier if suitable candidates apply.
Interviews will be held Thursday 27th March and w/b 31st March 2025.
If you would like to discuss the role prior to applying, please contact us at careers@concordiamat.co.uk

and include your phone number and we would welcome a discussion and to arrange a visit to the school.
We encourage all applicants to make an appointment to visit the school by contacting careers@concordiamat.co.uk

Safeguarding

Concordia Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of pupils. The successful applicant will be subject to stringent vetting procedures including an enhanced DBS check, section 128 check, online checks and satisfactory references.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Concordia Multi Academy Trust are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships