Head Teacher

Tudhoe Learning Trust; North East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive CPD and upskilling

Job summary

Acre Rigg Academy in Peterlee is seeking a Head Teacher to lead the school as part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. The role focuses on strategic direction, improvement planning and accountable leadership for pupil and staff achievement.

We invite experienced senior leaders in primary education with a record of excellence to apply. The successful candidate will shape the school culture, safeguard pupils and drive high standards across the trust’s primary settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' successful tenure as a senior leader in a primary school.
• Ability to provide strategic vision and drive continual school improvement.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupils and promoting high achievement for all.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to drive improvement and raise pupil outcomes.
• Oversee budget management and service delivery for best value.
• Lead inclusive, safe, and high-quality learning environments.
• Promote Tudhoe Learning Trust values and ethos across Acre Rigg Academy.

Job description

• Permanent Position Commencing January 2027

An exciting career opportunity has arisen within Tudhoe Learning Trust for a Head Teacher looking to further develop their career and take on a new challenge. Acre Rigg Academy, Peterlee is one of the seven schools within the trust and is a friendly and welcoming school.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and ambitious senior leader to join our team and drive our development plan. This role will suit a senior leader looking to widen their existing experience and expertise within a primary school, with potential scope for further career development as our trust continues to grow.

The successful applicant will be able to:

• Demonstrate a successful tenure as a senior leader of a primary school for a minimum of 3 years.
• Provide strategic vision and leadership to grow a culture of excellence and continual improvement.
• Demonstrate clarity of thought and direction to drive school improvement.
• Be wholly committed to pupil and staff achievement with high expectation.
• Safeguard all pupils and ensure a safe working and learning environment.
• Manage school budgets effectively ensuring best value and outstanding service delivery.
• Maintain an inclusive working and learning environments for all.
• Live Trust values and promote our ethos.

Employee benefits include: –

• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Closing date for applications: 7th October 2026 (noon)

Interviews will be held on: w/c 12th October 2026

For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact our CEO Jim Smith, on 01388 811765

Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to providing opportunity for all and creating a balanced and diverse workforce that represents the communities it serves. Applications from all communities are positively welcomed. Applicants who identify themselves as disabled will receive an interview provided, they meet minimum criteria. The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding all of children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches and these posts are subject to satisfactory references, and you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS.

Registered Office:
Tudhoe Learning Trust,
c/o Tudhoe Colliery Primary School,
Front Street,
Tudhoe,
Co Durham,
DL16 6TJ