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We have an exciting opportunity to recruit two full-time education welfare officers!One on a permanent contract to be based in the Staffordshire Moorlands and one on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave this is to be based in East Staffordshire.&nbsp;Both positions will have office locations and be expected to travel to Stafford for team meetings as well as visit schools and undertake visits in the community.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities You will:<ul>
<li>be able to work in close collaboration with central and district colleagues to effectively manage a high caseload of children under statutory action, school attendance orders, education supervision orders, section 19 and children missing education.&nbsp;</li>
<li>provide advice and share best practice between schools and trusts within the area</li>
<li>be the named officer for approximately 25 Staffordshire schools delivering their targeted support meetings</li>
<li>work with your colleagues to organise district meetings to share good practice with schools &nbsp;</li>
<li>support children to access education,</li>
<li>work with internal and external partner agencies,</li>
<li>be able to advise on and address the complex issues of school attendance, access to education, part-time timetables, child employment and entertainment.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul>
<li>Experience of managing attendance in a local authority, school or alternative provision setting thorough understanding of the Education Act, Working Together to improve school attendance (2024 statutory guidance) , Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023 statutory guidance)</li>
<li>A good understanding of the complex factors which may influence issuing penalty notices, investigating and prosecuting for irregular school attendance, supporting children missing education, carrying out child entertainment and employment checks.</li>
<li>Excellent written and communication skills,</li>
<li>The ability to work effectively in a busy team and be passionate about working with schools to improve attendance.</li>
<li>You must be resilient, able to manage your time effectively and work well under pressure.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>For more information about the role please contact: Alison Duggan, Deputy Head of Attendance and Inclusion <a href="mailto:alison.duggan@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alison.duggan@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>All applications are to be received by 19th November, 2025. Interviews will be held on 25th November, 2025 at Staffordshire Place 1.&nbsp;“We’re happy to talk flexible working”Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Education Welfare Officer

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Required for January 2026:&nbsp;
&nbsp;TEACHER OF MODERN LANGUAGES [Temporary]&nbsp;
Salary within the pay range of £32,916 - £51,048&nbsp;
An exciting opportunity now exists for an outstanding practitioner to join a successful and supportive team of Modern Foreign Language specialists. The person appointed must be able to teach Spanish to at least KS4 and French to KS3.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Applications from experienced, recently qualified and newly qualified teachers welcomed.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Alsager School is a fantastic place to work with motivated and well-behaved students, a committed and experienced governing body, dedicated staff and supportive parents.&nbsp; We offer exceptional teacher training and a full range of professional development opportunities.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Children of all abilities make impressive progress throughout the key stages and Alsager is one of the highest performing schools in Cheshire East.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;We can offer you exceptional CPD, we are part of the “Cheshire Teaching School Hub”, a comprehensive induction programme, a laptop, reduced staff membership rates at the on-site Leisure Centre Fitness suite and there are excellent road and rail links to Alsager.&nbsp;
&nbsp;If you think you can contribute to the faculty’s future success, please do apply today. Download the relevant files from the trust’s website: <a href="http://www.thecornoviitrust.org/" target="_blank">www.thecornoviitrust.org</a> and email your application to us on:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:HR@thecornoviitrust.org" target="_blank">HR@thecornoviitrust.org</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;We look forward to hearing from you.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Closing date:&nbsp;&nbsp; Noon, Thursday, 6th November 2025.&nbsp;
Interviews:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TBC&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages

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Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential?An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Elective Home Education (EHE) Team for four new EHE Officers to work with students and their families in the Staffordshire Moorlands, Tamworth, South Staffordshire and Lichfield districts.The roles are 12-month fixed term contracts.&nbsp;Our EHE Team, specialises in working with parents who chose to home educate their children and provides the following services:<ul>
<li>Support to parents in providing suitable education for their children</li>
<li>A statutory function of the local authority in identifying children without a suitable education</li>
<li>Information, advice and guidance to other agencies on EHE</li>
</ul>Main Responsibilities You will be working with families in either the Staffordshire Moorlands, Tamworth, South Staffordshire or Lichfield district.As an EHE Officer you will hold responsibility for a number of children and will:<ul>
<li>ensure parents are providing a suitable education for their children</li>
<li>offer support, information, advice and guidance to families and professionals</li>
<li>complete home visits and review educational reports</li>
<li>develop, facilitate and organise family and professionals’ meetings, events and groups to ensure home education is delivered in line with statutory services and is both efficient and effective</li>
<li>ensure EHE students are safeguarded inline with current legislation and guidance</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate &nbsp;You will have:<ul>
<li>at least NVQ 3 or equivalent in respect of working with children and their families</li>
<li>experience of enabling parents and children to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available</li>
<li>experience of working with parents and children in an education setting</li>
<li>knowledge and experience of child development</li>
<li>knowledge and experience of child safeguarding processes and procedures</li>
<li>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Please state in your Supporting Statement in the application which of the four areas - Staffordshire Moorlands, Tamworth, South Staffordshire and Lichfield districts you would prefer to work in.If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Neil Dutton (EHE Lead):<ul>
<li>Telephone - (01827) 782063</li>
<li>Email - <a href="mailto:neil.dutton@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">neil.dutton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></li>
</ul>&nbsp;Shortlisting will take place on Monday 10/11/2025.In person interviews will be held on Friday 14/11/2025.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Elective Home Education Officer

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We would love to welcome enthusiastic and motivated Educational Psychologists to our creative, friendly, and supportive service. Following the retirement of several valued colleagues, we have opportunities for new team members to help shape the future of educational psychology in Staffordshire.Why Join Staffordshire EPS?<ul>
<li>Children and families are at the heart of all we do: Our work is driven by a commitment to improving the lives of children and families across Staffordshire. We work systemically with schools, families and partners so support is holistic, inclusive and has measurable impact.</li>
<li>Innovative practice: We’re central to Staffordshire’s new Enhanced Assess–Plan–Do–Review (EAPDR) pathway; using psychology in a preventative, collaborative and creative way, such as using MAPS and PATHS, rather than formal report writing.</li>
<li>Impact at scale: Join nationally recognised programmes: our EP-led literacy approach, local and regional school non-attendance projects, and joint work with the Virtual School for care-experienced children. ELSA and district-commissioned non-attendance work are two in-demand examples.</li>
<li>Supportive team culture: You’ll join a diverse, passionate team of Seniors, EPs TEPS and Assistants who value creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Comprehensive induction, regular peer supervision, and vibrant CPD, including two CPD weeks each year.</li>
<li>Your practice matters: Whether you’re bringing experience, newly qualified or due to qualify in September 2026, we will support you to develop your practice and pursue your professional specialisms through development groups and research, and provide progression support for SPAs.</li>
</ul>What We Offer<ul>
<li>
Salary: Soulbury A3–8 + up to 3 SPAs (progression supported).</li>
<li>
Working environment: Mixed urban/rural practice; essential car user allowance; mileage &amp; travel time policy.</li>
<li>
Professional growth: Protected peer supervision time; CPD budget &amp; CPD weeks; research and development groups; pathways for specialisms (e.g., literacy, non-attendance, care-experienced).</li>
<li>
Flexibility &amp; wellbeing: Hybrid working, flexi-time, and a proactive Senior overseeing your induction and your practice development.</li>
<li>
Inclusion: A service committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice—applications welcomed from under-represented groups.</li>
</ul>Main Responsibilities You will join a district team and work collaboratively with other team and service members, and with multi-agency colleagues to improve outcomes for children, young people and families by:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Working preventatively with a patch of schools through our traded package and SCC EAPDR process&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supporting children and families in the Early Years&nbsp;</li>
<li>Contributing to the Statutory process through EHC assessments&nbsp;</li>
<li>Collaborating on research, service and practice development&nbsp;</li>
<li>Contributing to service work on cross LA projects such as Trauma Informed, ELSA, Children's homes</li>
<li>Taking part in a vibrant CPD programme and twice yearly CPD weeks, and supporting practice development of teams and colleagues&nbsp;</li>
<li>Taking part in service development work on (for example) SCERTS, implementation science, equality and diversity</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate What We’re Looking For<ul>
<li>An honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)</li>
<li>Recognised postgraduate training and qualification in Educational Psychology</li>
<li>Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or eligibility upon qualification</li>
<li>A collaborative practitioner who values consultation, prevention and evidence-informed practice—and is eager to keep learning.</li>
</ul>I feel well supported by my team and supervisor, and really value working closely with others in the service on commissions and projects. I feel I can be flexible and creative in my work and that my supervisor will always have my back and support me to do so - which I really value! &nbsp;— Current Team Member, Service feedback May 2025Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you. For more information, or an informal chat, contact Melissa Jones, Principal Educational Psychologist: <a href="mailto:melissa.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melissa.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> | 07970 460188Interviews will be held on the 28th November 2025.Join us and help shape brighter futures for children and families in Staffordshire.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people.We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Educational Psychologist

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Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs Vacancy at Weston Village Primary School
Position: Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Salary: Grade 4 – salary range FTE £25,583-£25,989 (pro rata salary £18,892.01- £19,191.83) Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
Weston Village Primary School has a temporary vacancy for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. This role is crucial in ensuring pupils receive the individualised attention and support they need to thrive. The successful candidate will deliver interventions, support individuals, and work collaboratively as part of an effective teaching assistant team.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil learning
Work on a 1:1 basis and with small groups
Support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning
Collaborate effectively with the teaching team
Use initiative to undertake duties and adapt to the needs of pupils
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
Shares our inclusive school values
Has experience working with children and understanding barriers to learning
Is flexible, team-oriented, and proactive
Is sensitive to the needs of colleagues and pupils
Is hard-working, adaptable, and has a good sense of humour

Teaching Assistant

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Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
<a href="https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/model-application-forms" target="_blank">https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/model-application-forms</a>



Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
Grade 4 (38 Weeks)&nbsp;
Salary - £25,583 (FTE)
Actual Salary - £17,438
Due to an increase in the number of children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic, and experienced Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Key Stage 1.
About the Role: The successful candidate will work closely with some of our most complex learners, including the potential opportunity to support in class and where required within our on-site SEND provision space. You will play a vital role in helping children access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
Key Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Experience supporting children with SEND in an educational setting.</li>
<li>Knowledge and practical experience of using behaviour support strategies.</li>
<li>A strong understanding of neurodiverse conditions, including sensory processing difficulties.</li>
<li>The ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and families.</li>
<li>A caring, patient, and resilient attitude.</li>
</ul>
We Offer:
<ul>
<li>A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school community.</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and training.</li>
<li>A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and teamwork.</li>
</ul>
Safeguarding Commitment: St Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, a completed health questionnaire, proof of the right to work in the UK, and an enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply:&nbsp; All applicants must complete a Catholic Education Service (CES) application form, available at
<a href="https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/model-application-forms" target="_blank">https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/model-application-forms</a>
Completed applications should be sent via email to our Business Manager, Mrs T. German, at <a href="mailto:t.german@stmarysrc.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">t.german@stmarysrc.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
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<li>Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025, 12pm 
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<li>Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 11th November 2025
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<li>If you have not been contacted by Tuesday 4th November 2025, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.</li>
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We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics.

Teaching Assistants (Special Educational Needs)

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For further details of the job vacancy and application form, please click on the link below.



This vacancy at The Axis Academy is an outstanding and unique opportunity for the right person to become a fully functional, multiskilled member of a highly inclusive and collaborative team that strives to change the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) through all that we do. You will be working in our newly formed KS4 Ignite pathway group which supports pupils in accessing a more bespoke KS4 curriculum including a focus on life skills, work experience, functional skills and alternative qualifications. Within this group, pupils have a wide variety of needs including both academic and SEMH needs. Therefore, the successful candidate needs to have a flexible, creative approach to learning and the ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with all pupils.
We pride ourselves on being a versatile, empathetic, and intuitive team which develops bespoke, personalised programmes of study to meet the needs of all of our students to provide them with the opportunity to maximise their potential, whatever that potential may be. As a specialist school this is a rare opportunity that will give you the chance to help develop an education system that truly focuses on the individual.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Axis Academy is a beacon of outstanding practice in SEMH specialist provision. You will have the opportunity to grow with the school and truly make a difference to the most vulnerable young people in society.&nbsp;
We have numerous benefits available to our staff, please refer to the information available in our Application Pack.
We warmly welcome visits to our school so you can experience first-hand the inspiring atmosphere and supportive environment at The Axis Academy. To arrange a visit, please contact us on 01270 304074 or email <a href="mailto:c.gill@theaxisacademy.org" target="_blank">c.gill@theaxisacademy.org</a>.

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/7414/Teaching_Assistant_-_school_with_special_needs_AAAD5027.docx" target="_blank">Teaching_Assistant_-_school_with_special_needs_AAAD5027</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/7415/Application_Form_-_Support._2024.doc" target="_blank">Application_Form_-_Support._2024</a></li>
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How to Apply:
Please submit your application detailing your suitability for the role to <a href="mailto:bursar@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">bursar@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk</a>. For more information about the role, please contact us on 01270 661526.



Teaching Assistant with Special Needs - AAAD5027 - Grade: 4 - £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata per annum (30 hours per week) - Primary Schools – Vine Tree Primary School
The governing body of this, vibrant and successful primary school is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced teaching assistant to support a child with special education needs on a one-to-one basis in Reception. The post is for 30 hours per week, 8.45am – 3:15pm.
The successful candidate will join a committed, professional and hardworking team who put the needs of our children first.&nbsp;
As a&nbsp;Special Needs Teaching Assistant,&nbsp;you will:
<ul>
<li>Have previous experience of working with SEND pupils.</li>
<li>Have experience using&nbsp;MAKATON
</li>
<li>Be proactive and work well in a team.</li>
<li>Have experience working with children with complex needs</li>
<li>Have experience working with children with Downs Syndrome</li>
<li>Be prepared to help with personal care.</li>
<li>Be able to communicate effectively with the children and other staff members</li>
<li>Work on a 1 to 1 basis with a child.</li>
<li>Report on individual pupil’s progress</li>
<li>Be a positive role model and support with all aspects of self-esteem.</li>
<li>Be supporting a child with a wide range of&nbsp;learning and&nbsp;communication needs</li>
<li>Have experience carrying out specific interventions to aid learning and communication.</li>
</ul>
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk</a>.

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6777/Vine_Tree_Primary_School_Headteacher_Recruitment_Pack.pdf" target="_blank">Vine_Tree_Primary_School_Headteacher_Recruitment_Pack</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6778/CE_Application_Form__002_.docx" target="_blank">CE_Application_Form__002_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6779/Keeping_Children_Safe_in_Education_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Keeping_Children_Safe_in_Education_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6780/Staff_Code_of_Conduct_December_2024.pdf" target="_blank">Staff_Code_of_Conduct_December_2024</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6781/Vine_Tree_Safeguarding_Policy.pdf" target="_blank">Vine_Tree_Safeguarding_Policy</a></li></ul>

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 <a href="mailto:admin@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk</a> &nbsp;or call 01270 661526.
 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: 0300 123 5063. Email: <a href="mailto:schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk" target="_blank">schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk</a>
 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.



Headteacher Advertisement Vine Tree Primary School
 Start date: Monday 13th April 2026 Contract type: Full Time, permanent. Salary: ISR L12-18 (£67,898-£78,702)
 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.
 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 <a href="mailto:admin@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk</a> or call 01270 661526. 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: 0300 123 5063. Email: <a href="mailto:schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk" target="_blank">schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk</a>
 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 children’s barred list held by the DBS. Other safer recruitment checks including online check for shortlisted candidates will be undertaken.

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