Assistant Headteacher
Pear Tree Primary School, NANTWICH, Cheshire, CW5 7GZ17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L2 to L6
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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 Assistant 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 Assistant Headteacher will be reflective and able to instigate change, as we continually strive to drive the best outcomes for the children in our community.
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Pear Tree Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pear Tree Primary School website
- Email address
- jtaylor@peartreeprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01270 906120
Pear Tree Primary School is a highly successful, award-winning school set at the edge of a vibrant Cheshire town. We enjoy many strong links with parents, governors and the community which positively impact on pupils’ learning and development.
Pear Tree is a single form entry primary school with 218 pupils. It is an academy and part of The Cornovii Trust.
Pear Tree Primary School has a reputation for delivering excellent education that not only raises standards but also ensures every pupil achieves their maximum potential. Our record-breaking results this year are testament to the dedication of our staff and the hard work of our pupils.
Arranging a visit to Pear Tree Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jtaylor@peartreeprimary.co.uk.
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