HEADTEACHER

Northumberland Church of England Academy; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 17% employer

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Nest childcare provision on-site

Gym discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

James Knott Primary School is seeking a Headteacher to provide strategic leadership, drive school improvement and uphold safeguarding standards. You will work with the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team to raise outcomes, develop curriculum, and engage families and the wider community.

The role requires leading teaching quality, data-driven improvement, and responsible resource management within the Trust framework. Ashington-based post with a focus on inclusive, high-achievement education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and raise academic standards so that outcomes meet or exceed national expectations.
• Deliver an inspiring, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.
• Ensure safeguarding and the wellbeing of children remain paramount.
• Lead and develop high-quality teaching through rigorous monitoring and professional development.
• Use pupil performance data strategically to drive improvement.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Lead effective resource and financial management in line with Trust policy.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.

Job description

Are you an inspirational primary leader with a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment where children can grow? Do you have the vision and resilience to lead a school community and drive improvement?

James Knott Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to join an experienced team and build on its strong foundations, leading the school in the next phase of development.

The Headteacher will provide strategic leadership for the school, driving the ethos, vision and values of the Trust while ensuring the highest standards of education, safeguarding and operational effectiveness.

Working closely with the Primary Improvement Team and Central Services, you will:

• Maintain and raise academic standards so that outcomes meet or exceed national expectations
• Deliver an inspiring, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils
• Ensure safeguarding and the wellbeing of children remain paramount
• Lead and develop high-quality teaching through rigorous monitoring and professional development
• Use pupil performance data strategically to drive improvement
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Lead effective resource and financial management in line with Trust policy
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements

You will also play an active role within the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team, contributing to cross school collaboration and the wider strategic development of primary education across the Trust.

Benefits We Offer

• An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays for all year-round staff, increasing to 31 days after five years’ service.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
• Cycle to work scheme

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

NCEA Trust, Wansbeck Workspace, Rotary Parkway, Ashington, NE63 8QZ

01670 331935

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