Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual who loves teaching and values outdoor learning. The role involves leading curriculum development and engaging actively with students in nature. Candidates should possess strong management skills and a strategic vision for growth. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive governing body

Close-knit community

Qualifications

• Willing to lead curriculum development and teach across the school.
• Ability to manage school finances and strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Engage in Outdoor Learning Curriculum actively.
• Model learning and play in nature.

Skills

Empathy

Outdoor learning engagement

Teaching passion

Job description

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Will ‘get stuck in’ to all of life at WNA: every day is going to bring both a new challenge and joyful interaction.
• Leads with empathy; a good listener who brings transparency and clarity in their people management style.
• Values the outdoors and will enthusiastically get involved in our Outdoor Learning Curriculum. This will require a level of fitness to actively model learning and play in nature.
• Has a passion for teaching and is willing to teach across the whole school on an ad hoc basis.
• Will lead curriculum development through conversation with the Deputy Headteacher and subject leads.
• Understands and closely manages the school’s finances and resources. Has strategic vision for our continued growth and excellence, for example, in the potential for WNA to become a recognised centre of excellence for Outdoor Learning education in the UK.

What the school offers its staff

• A Single Academy Trust with autonomy to pave its own way in its educational values and mission.
• A single-form entry school, with a tangibly close-knit community.
• A dedicated staff body, with ~20 teaching and classroom support staff and ~10 facilities support staff.
• A supportive governing body who knows the school well.
• A recent OFSTED inspection of GOOD in all categories. (Nov 2024)
• Opportunity for professional development in the Reggio Emilia Approach.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.