Head Teacher

At Smallwood Church of England Primary Academy, we have a love of learning; with Church and Faith at the centre of all we do.

Our children would like to see a Head teacher who is:

• Kind, caring and funny
• Reliable, friendly and thoughtful
• Tolerant and understanding
• Firm but fair
• Able to listen to anyone and everyone and who can ‘go with the flow’

We can offer you:

• A vibrant and developing inclusive school with an on-site nursery group;
• Friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic children;
• A dedicated, committed and caring team;
• Supportive governors and parents;
• Good relationships with the wider community.

We would welcome applications from serving head teachers or experienced deputy head teachers who have the skills, energy and commitment to become an outstanding head teacher leading in an outstanding school.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please telephone the school on 01477 500362 or email admin@smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk, to arrange an appointment.

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.

Application forms and further details must be obtained from and returned to: The School Governance Team, Children’s Services, Delamere House (EC), Delamere Street, Crewe, CW1 2LL. If electronic copies of these documents are required, please obtain them from the Governance team to ensure compliance with recruitment procedures.

Telephone: 0300 123 5036 e-mail: schoolgovernance@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Key Dates

Closing date 12 noon, Monday 26th September 2016
Short listing Monday 3rd October 2016
Visits to candidates’ current school W/c 10th October 2016
Selection Day 1 Thursday 20th October 2016
Interviews Friday 21st October 2016

Smallwood Church of England Primary Academy
School Lane,
Smallwood,
Sandbach,
Cheshire
CW11 2UR
Tel: 01477 500362
NOR: 160