Our Academy serves a richly diverse and close‑knit community and is proud of the strong relationships it has built with pupils, families and partners.  Our primary provision is a thriving, welcoming environment where children are known, valued and encouraged to flourish both academically and personally.  Community matters deeply to us.  We work in genuine partnership with parents and carers, champion inclusion, and strive to ensure every child feels safe, supported and inspired to learn. The school benefits from committed staff, engaged families and pupils who are proud to belong to Appleton.

• Is an experienced and successful senior leader with a strong understanding of primary education and proven track record of school improvement
• Has a clear vision for inclusive, high quality teaching and learning
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and the wider community
• Can inspire and support staff at all levels to deliver high-quality teaching and learning 
• Maintain a culture of high expectations, inclusivity and aspiration for all pupils
• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children

We can offer:

• A school community with a strong sense of community and belonging
• The opportunity to shape the future of a successful primary setting
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• A state of the art building with fantastic facilities
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting; in order to do so, please contact Lisa Coyle (Office Manager) on 01274 600550 to make the necessary arrangements. 

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

 Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice.  We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.  We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations.  We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable.  Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form.  Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.