Head Teacher (Hadrian Primary School)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council seeks a Head Teacher for Hadrian Primary School, commencing January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post requires energetic leadership to sustain improvements in a diverse community.

The successful applicant will lead teaching and learning, champion safeguarding, and work with staff, pupils and families to raise standards. Hadrian Primary School prides itself on a supportive atmosphere that nurtures creativity.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children and staff.
• Passion for raising standards and developing every child’s potential.
• Proven capability to lead and develop teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and drive school improvement in a diverse community.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and staff.
• Raise standards and develop the potential of every child.
• Demonstrate leadership and management excellence.
• Deliver excellence in teaching and learning.
• Be approachable, motivate, and inspire colleagues.
• Set high expectations for achievement and behaviour.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Raising standards

Safeguarding

Teaching excellence

Inspire others

High expectations

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