Headteacher

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious school leader to be our new Headteacher from January 2018.

Pear Tree is a very successful all-age special school for pupils and students with a wide range of severe and complex learning difficulties and disabilities. Our school is very well established in the local community, and we have links with schools across the North West.

We are particularly proud of our school and of recent enhancements, such as the newly-built intensive support centre (the Compass Centre) and the sixth form building, which have substantially improved the environment and the provision we are able to offer. We take pride in providing a lively environment, where everyone is enthusiastic about learning. Staff are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of pupils and in developing their ability to achieve the best they can in everything they do, and to grow into capable and resourceful young adults.

We are looking for a leader with the following qualities:

-vision to further develop the school 

-passion to drive forward continuous improvement 

-strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate, inspire and motivate 

-understanding of the wide range of complex needs of pupils and students.

Please take a look at the school website to see what the school can offer you. Informal, pre-application visits are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning Fiona Wafer on 01772 683609.

Informal discussion: contact Will Gale on 07831 264576.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'.

Interview date: 6 March 2017.

Application forms and further details can be downloaded online. Completed application forms must be returned to: fionawafer@peartree.lancs.sch.uk. Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 - details of any criminal record spent or unspent should be sent to the chair of governors at school address by the closing date. Ref: SCH01775.