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Headteacher Advertisement Vine Tree Primary School
Start date: Monday 13th April 2026
Contract type: Full Time permanent.
Salary: ISR L12-18 ()
Do you want to be part of something special
We are:
A school with a strong sense of community.
A school in which pupils enjoy an enriched curriculum thrive in their learning and are proud of their
achievements.
A school with an inclusive culture based on mutual respect - pupils feel safe and well cared for
(Ofsted January 2023).
Vine Tree Primary School is a popular one form entry primary school catering for pupils aged 5-11 years. We are a
group 2 school with a PAN of 210 pupils. There are currently 198 pupils on roll.
The Governing Board are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher.
Our new leader will:
Be a dedicated and ambitious leader with high energy.
Have the vision and experience to lead us in our pursuit of excellence.
Have clear values and work with a strong sense of integrity and moral purpose.
Maintain the nurturing ethos of the school and build upon our current successes and strengths.
Have high expectations of attainment attendance and behaviour.
Be committed to continuously improving outcomes for all.
Give safeguarding welfare and the wellbeing of pupils and members of staff a high priority.
Be an excellent communicator and build collaborative partnerships with staff pupils parents carers and the
wider community.
Do you have the proven leadership skills to lead and motivate our dedicated team - inspiring supporting and
challenging all to be the very best that they can be
We can offer the successful candidate:
The chance to work with:
Happy friendly and hardworking pupils who are proud of their school enjoy learning and behave
well.
A dedicated staff team who are fully committed to continuous school improvement.
A proactive and supportive Governing Board who keep the pupils at the heart of all that they do.
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Could you be that special leader to take our school on the next part of its
exciting journey
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so that you too can feel first hand the atmosphere that makes Vine Tree
Primary School the unique and special place that it is.
Visits to the school are available on
Monday 6th October 2025 9.30am or 1.30pm
Wednesday 8th October 2025 4.15pm
Monday 10th November 2025 4.15pm
Friday 21st November 9.30am
To arrange a visit please contact or call .
Application packs are available from and must be returned to:
The School Governance Team 5th Floor Delamere House c/o Municipal Buildings Earle Street Crewe CW1 2BJ.
Tel: 0. Email:
Key dates
Closing date and time Friday 28th November 2025 at 9am
Shortlisting Wednesday 17th December 2025
Interview/ activity dates: Wednesday 14th January 2026
Thursday 15th January 2026
You may provide a supporting letter with your application. This should not exceed two sides of A4 paper (font size
12). Please do not restate the factual details included elsewhere on the application form.
The successful applicant will be subject to the conditions of employment for Headteachers contained in the School
Teachers Pay and Conditions document 2024 and other current education and employment legislation.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all
staff volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.
The post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 And the successful applicant will require an enhanced
DBS check. As the post will involve regulated activity with children it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you
are included on the childrens barred list held by the DBS. Other safer recruitment checks including online check for
shortlisted candidates will be undertaken.