Head Teacher

The Trust; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Simplyhealth

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive CPD and upskilling

Job summary

Tudhoe Learning Trust is seeking an experienced Head Teacher to lead a primary school in Peterlee, focusing on strategic development, staff and pupil achievement, safeguarding, and ongoing improvement.

The candidate will have a proven track record as a senior leader in a primary school, with strong vision, budget management, and a commitment to an inclusive learning environment that reflects the Trust ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior leader of a primary school.
• Ability to provide strategic vision and drive school improvement.
• Commitment to pupil and staff achievement with high expectations.
• Strong safeguarding and safeguarding leadership.
• Effective management of school budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic vision

School improvement

Budget management

Safeguarding

Job description

Head Teacher

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Peterlee, SR8 2DU
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 9 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 7 Oct 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

Employee benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Simplyhealth
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Further details about the role

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 7th October 2026, and the selection process will consist of a structured panel interview and a presentation w/c 12th October 2026.

For a confidential conversation regarding the role, school or Trust please contact our CEO Jim Smith, on 01388 811765.

Applications will only be considered on Trust application forms. An application pack for the post is available via the Trust website. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at [e-mail].

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 of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the completion of checks, including an Enhanced DBS clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines 2026, an online search will also be carried out for short-listed candidates prior to interview. This is to identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online, which the school may explore with applicants at interview. This is a safeguarding check to assess if the individual is suitable to work with young and/or vulnerable learners.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

What the school offers its staff Employee benefits include: - o Teachers Pension Scheme o Simplyhealth o Cycle to work scheme o Onsite parking o Employee Assistance Programme o Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities Further details about the role