Job Description

Located on the outskirts of Colchester we are looking for a new Headteacher to lead us to our goal of becoming a truly excellent school.

Why choose Cherry Tree?

We have:

• children who are keen to learn and are central to all we do;

• a talented, hardworking and dedicated staff team;

• a committed Interim Executive Board who will give you every support;

• improving achievement throughout the school;

• a recently strengthened Senior Leadership Team with an assistant head and head of enhanced provision;

• attractive grounds with a large playing field and outdoor learning provision.

Are you:

• keen to work in a school with enhanced speech and language provision;

• approachable, with the ability and interpersonal skills needed to build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community;

• supportive of our culture of high aspirations for every child at Cherry Tree;

• driven to provide each child with the highest standard of educational opportunities.

Can you:

• develop a vision for our school and communicate it clearly and effectively to everyone;

• deliver that vision, driving the school and staff team through further change and innovation to continuously
improve the learning experience for every child;

• capitalise on existing achievements by devising and implementing creative new strategies to raise standards, achievement and aspiration;

• utilise your relevant achievements as a senior leader from a primary or middle school;

• demonstrate a history of successful delivery of school improvements;

• place the wellbeing of the child at the heart of all decisions ensuring their school experience is enriched
by stimulating curriculum opportunities;

• expand engagement with the wider community for the benefit of our children.

If you believe that your enthusiasm, dedication and work ethic can mirror that of our children, teachers and
governors, then we would like to hear from you.

Visits to the school are most welcome; please contact the school office by telephone to make an appointment.