Headteacher

• Do you have the passion and drive to help all children achieve?
• Are you willing to step outside of your comfort zone and make a difference to learning? 
• Do you want to lead a team who have high aspirations and want to make a difference? 
• Do you want to work with inquisitive children and collaborative staff?

If you have just thought ‘yes that’s me’, you could be the person we’re looking for to join our Cheetwood family.

Cheetwood is one-form entry, community primary school (including Nursery) with the children’s education, welfare and safeguarding at the heart of everything we do. We serve a diverse community, with over 37 languages spoken, something which is celebrated by all who work here. The staff at Cheetwood are committed to making a difference to each and every child.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive and visible Governing body 
• An enthusiastic and experienced staff team 
• A school environment that puts staff wellbeing at the forefront, including wellbeing days
• Strong Headteacher’s networks and good links with local schools 
• Engaged parents and carers
• A school that is located close to a vibrant city centre.
• Good public transport links, within walking distance to Manchester City centre. 

The successful candidate will:

• have a track record of delivering strong academic and pastoral excellence
• have a passion for and commitment to making a difference to children and the wider school community
• demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
• build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and other stakeholders
• enjoy being a visible leader
• be dedicated to supporting the best life chances for all children and families
• embrace our ethos of celebrating diversity and inclusion

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange a visit. 

recruitment@cheetwood.manchester.sch.uk  / 0161 834 2104

Dates:

Tours: Friday 19th April - AM

Thursday 25th April - PM 

Application deadline: Monday 6th May 2024 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Monday 13th May 2024

Selection day: Friday 17th May 2024

For an informal conversation about the role with our Chair of Governors please email recruitment@cheetwood.manchester.sch.uk  to arrange a time. 

Further details and an application form are available on our website https://cheetwood.manchester.sch.uk or please contact Recruitment by email recruitment@cheetwood.manchester.sch.uk  

To apply complete the attached application form together with your supporting letter (no more than two A4 sides). CVs will not be accepted.

Cheetwood Community Primary School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.