Head of School

St Peter's Church of England Primary School; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's Church of England Primary School is seeking a Head of School to work closely with the Executive Headteacher to deliver priorities and lead day-to-day school operations. The role focuses on motivating pupils, staff, parents and the wider community while sustaining rapid improvement.

The successful leader will champion outstanding quality first teaching, foster an aspirational culture of learning, and ensure collaboration with professionals to achieve excellent outcomes for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an impactful leader in primary education.
• Experience driving inclusion and SENCO aspirations.
• Proven track record in whole-school teaching, assessment or curriculum development.
• Knowledge of quality first teaching components.
• Ability to translate improvement priorities into practical actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the school in partnership with the Executive Headteacher.
• Inspire pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Lead rapid and sustained school improvement in line with NEAT vision and values.
• Collaborate with professionals to secure excellent pupil outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion

Curriculum development

Quality first teaching

Collaboration

Job description

Due to the promotion of the current Head of School, St Peter’s Primary School is seeking to appoint a Head of School to work closely to deliver the priorities of the Executive Headteacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to take the next step in their career, providing the day-to-day leadership of the school by motivating and inspiring pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.

It is also a very exciting time to join the school as there has been significant improvement made since the school joined the trust. We are looking for a leader to work alongside the Executive Headteacher and continue the journey of rapid and sustained improvement.

Working in the context of the NEAT vision and values, the successful candidate will develop a shared expectation of outstanding quality first teaching and create and support an aspirational and innovative culture of learning in the school.

Candidate profile

• Previous experience as an impactful leader and demonstrable experience of teaching in primary to improve pupil outcomes.
• Previous experience or a desire to take up the role of SENCO and drive inclusion throughout the school.
• A track record of success in using whole school teaching and learning, assessment or curriculum development.
• A detailed understanding of the essential components of quality first teaching.
• Ability to translate school improvement priorities into practical actions which support and empower pupils and staff to succeed.
• Commitment to working with other professionals to champion best practice and secure excellent outcomes for all pupils.