Head of School

Overview

Establishment: Pear Tree Community Junior School

Location: Pear Tree Community Junior School

Salary: £70,293.00 - £81,441.00

Department: SLT

Job Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Term-time only (TTO) or as specified

Hours per Week: 32.50

Weeks per Year: 52.143

Pay Grade: Leadership Pay Scale L15 - L21

Closing Date: 12 May :00

Interview Date: Week commencing 19 May 2025

Start Date: 01 September 2025

Location: Pear Tree Community Junior School, Derby

The Role

Head of School - Pear Tree Community Junior School

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Pear Tree Community Junior School, Derby

Closing Date: 12 May 12pm

Interview Date: Week commencing 19 May 2025

Are you ready to lead with integrity? Are you a champion for inclusivity? Will you be invested in helping a whole school community Flourish?

Pear Tree Community Junior School is seeking an exceptional Head of School to join our warm, diverse, and ambitious school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact, build on our journey of improvement, and lead a team who genuinely love what they do. If you believe education changes lives and that school should be a place where both children and staff flourish, then keep reading!

Why Pear Tree?

At Pear Tree, we live and breathe our core values: Trust, Care, Grow.

We Trust - We empower children to believe in themselves and take ownership of their learning. As leaders, we also trust our staff, giving them the support, autonomy, and encouragement they need to shine.

We Care - Every child matters. We nurture a safe, inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and can be their authentic selves. The same goes for our team - investing in the wellbeing and work-life balance of staff is essential!

We Grow - Growth is at the heart of what we do. We want every child reaches their full potential, and we invest in our staff, providing top-tier CPD and leadership opportunities. Oh, and we also grow brilliant leaders - which is where you come in!

The Role Details

As Head of School, you'll be at the helm of a school that's bursting with energy, ambition, and possibility. You will:

• Work in partnership with the Executive Headteacher and Governing Body to steer the school's strategic direction.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring every child gets the best possible start in life.
• Inspire and develop a committed staff team, making sure they feel valued, supported, and motivated.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders from Pear Tree and Allenton, learning from and with each other.
• Build strong relationships with parents, the local community, and external partners to maximise opportunities for our pupils.
• Lead with passion, humour, and a steady hand - because sometimes, school leadership is about staying calm in the face of a missing jumper!

What We're Looking For

We need a leader who:

• Has a proven track record of strong leadership in education.
• Can inspire staff, pupils, and the wider community to strive for excellence.
• Understands how to make school an exciting place to learn and grow.
• Can balance strategic thinking with a hands-on and visible approach.
• Values inclusion, equity, and a child-centred approach in everything they do.

Why Join Us?

• A dynamic, diverse, and welcoming school community where you'll feel at home from day one.
• A strong support network, working alongside leaders from Pear Tree and Allenton.
• The backing of Transform Trust, with fantastic CPD and leadership development opportunities.
• A school where staff wellbeing is a priority (with an onsite counsellor through Place2Be).
• A chance to make a real difference - not just in school performance, but in the lives of our children and families.

How to Apply

Fancy a chat before applying? Get in touch with to arrange a visit with Andrew Sharp (Executive Headteacher).

Visit dates available are:

• 22nd April, 1pm - 4pm
• 24th April, 12:30pm - 5pm
• 1st May, 9:30am - 5pm
• 8th May, 9:30am - 5pm

Other Benefits & Safeguarding

Teachers Pension/Vivup Benefits/Employee Assistance Programme

Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical checks, Enhanced DBS with children's barred list clearance and completion of safeguarding training.