Headteacher Pirehill First School, Tilling Drive, Stone, ST15 0AA. Contract Type: Full Time Contract Term: Permanent Salary: Group 2 L13 - L20 (£66,919 - £79,475) Starting salary may be negotiable dependant on experience. Required for 1 September 2025 Following a long period of successful leadership, our current Headteacher is retiring at the end of the summer term. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly regarded school in which a positive, nurturing and inclusive environment is a priority. Pirehill is a local authority, two form entry first school, located in Stone, Staffordshire with 269 pupils currently on roll. The governors are seeking to recruit an outstanding leader who: has a proven and successful track record of continuous school improvement. has a strong knowledge of teaching and learning as well as curriculum design and development. has a proven commitment and evidence of success in the delivery of a fully inclusive education that addresses the needs of all children and their families. has a clear vision for the future of our school and is able to implement the journey and manage change successfully. has a passion to engage, enable and empower our committed and hard-working team of staff to excel. is committed to putting the school at the heart of the community; being an ambassador for the school developing strong partnerships. is visible, approachable and accessible to all staff, pupils, parents, carers and external organisations, demonstrating empathy and compassion alongside integrity in every aspect of leadership. In return, we can offer: enthusiastic, happy and confident children who are proud of their school and love learning an inclusive and welcoming school environment. a dedicated and hard-working team of professional staff who are committed to high standards of teaching and ensuring success for all. effective and positive relationships with families and external agencies who value the school and its support. a committed and supportive Governing Body. a local, supportive Headteacher network. a school where you can make a difference and develop your career. 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. This position is subject to criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS – formerly CRB). Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting DBS checks: detailed guidance - GOV.UK You will be required to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Shortlisted candidates need to be aware that online searches may also be done as part of due diligence checks. It is strongly recommended that potential candidates arrange a visit. Scheduled visit times are as follows: Wednesday 12 March at 9.30am Monday 17 March at 1.30pm Wednesday 19 March at 4.00pm Please contact the school office on 01785 334970 or hrpirehill.staffs.sch.uk to arrange your visit. Further information and supporting documents, which include detailed instructions on how to apply for this role, can be found in the recruitment pack. Please follow link for further details website Vacancies | Pirehill First School Closing date for applications : 12 noon, Monday 24 March 2025 Interviews : Friday 4 April and Monday 7 April, 2025 Prior to interview, references will be requested.