Head Teacher (Hadrian Primary School)

North East Combined Authority; South Shields; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hadrian Primary School in South Tyneside is seeking a dynamic Head Teacher to lead a successful, diverse school and further strengthen its strong community links, inclusive ethos and high expectations for every child. You will be responsible for safeguarding, improving teaching and learning, developing staff, and working collaboratively with governors, parents and partners to secure sustained progress.

The post requires proven leadership, strategic vision, outstanding interpersonal skills and a

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to sustaining school improvement.
• Safeguarding and well-being of children and staff.
• Passion for raising standards and developing every child.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Excellence in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement and drive high standards.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of pupils and staff.
• Develop staff and empower leaders across the school.
• Collaborate with governors, parents and partners to secure progress.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Raising standards

Teaching and learning

Inspiring others

Job description

Head Teacher (Hadrian Primary School)

L15 - L21

Number on Roll: 257 including nursery

Required for January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter

Are you the person who has the vision and leadership qualities our school needs? We are an extremely successful school serving a diverse population in a unique geographical location. Due to the early retirement of a much-respected Head Teacher an opportunity has arisen for the Governing Body to appoint an energetic and experienced school leader to take up the post of Head Teacher.

Hadrian Primary School is at the heart of the local community and the school prides itself on a friendly and supportive atmosphere where children and staff are encouraged to be the best that they can be. We create a safe and stimulating environment in which every child can develop their confidence to be creative. Everyone strives to build on their achievements to succeed and as one collective school community we work together to help our children to be unique and believe, achieve, succeed together.

Applicants for the post should be highly motivated with outstanding interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will:

• Have a strong commitment to sustaining school improvement.


• Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of children and staff.


• Be passionate about raising standards and committed to developing the potential of every child.


• Have proven leadership and management skills.


• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.


• Be approachable, receptive, and able to challenge, motivate and inspire others.


• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

Shortlisting: 7th October 2026.

Formal Interview: 21st and 22nd October 2026.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks and completion of a disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009).

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, 6th October 2026