Head of School

The governors, staff, pupils and parents of Cheadle Hulme Primary School, part of the Laurus Trust, are looking for a dedicated, innovative and ambitious Head of School to lead our much-loved primary community. We are seeking an exceptional leader who embodies visionary thinking, strategic drive and an unwavering passion for education.

We want someone who will do whatever it takes to secure the very best outcomes for all pupils and to continue strengthening a culture where our whole school community thrives.

About Our School

Cheadle Hulme Primary School is a vibrant, energetic and aspirational place to work, where staff demonstrate exceptional commitment and believe deeply in the transformational power of education. Collaboration is the bedrock of our culture, and together we do whatever it takes to ensure the very best possible education for our pupils.

Our children are at the heart of every decision we make. We pride ourselves on being a place where pupils feel safe, secure, valued and cared for. We nurture independence and resilience, fostering a culture that embraces challenge for all.

Our ambitious curriculum is designed to that ensure all children are prepared for a world we know and a world yet to be discovered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible and inclusive leadership across the school.
• Champion high quality teaching and learning to secure excellent outcomes for all pupils.
• Inspire, support and develop staff within a collaborative and ambitious culture.
• Lead on safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing to maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
• Drive strategic and operational planning, including curriculum development and school improvement.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with parents, carers, governors and the wider community.
• Uphold and promote the school’s ethos, values and vision in every aspect of school life.

What We’re Looking For

• A committed, visionary professional with substantial primary leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of pedagogy, curriculum design and school improvement.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire trust, collaboration and high performance.
• A strategic thinker able to turn ambition into impactful practice.
• A steadfast commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.

What We Offer

• A warm, ambitious and inclusive school community.
• Enthusiastic and engaged pupils who love to learn.
• A highly committed, collaborative and supportive staff team.
• Strong support from the Trust and a culture that promotes professional growth.
• Opportunities, over time, to contribute to and grow within the wider Trust, depending on your aspirations and experience.
• The chance to lead a school with a clear vision for excellence.

For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust recognises the importance of employees' work/life balance. A better work-life balance can increase staff motivation, reduce employee stress, improve performance and productivity and make employment more accessible for more people. Where it is possible and practical, we will accommodate flexible arrangements from day 1, which may involve job sharing, part-time working, bespoke timetabling or a nine-day fortnight.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.