Headteacher

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant school culture

Supportive governors

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sugar Hill Primary School in Durham County seeks an inspirational and experienced Headteacher to drive strategic leadership, curriculum development and staff development. The postholder will uphold the school’s high standards of behaviour and lead a vibrant, inclusive community.

The successful candidate will be a resilient and engaging leader, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching, safeguarding excellence and strong relationships with governors and the local authority.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a school leader with strategic vision.
• Track record of maintaining high behaviour standards and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic management of the school and its staff.
• Drive teaching and learning to the highest standards across all phases.
• Support and develop staff through professional learning and performance management.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and well‑ordered school environment.
• Engage effectively with governors, Local Authority and the wider school community.

Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Enthusiasm

Courage

High expectations

Resilience

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Senior leadership experience

Job description

Required to start 1st January 2027.

Due to the retirement of the current postholder, the Governors of Sugar Hill Primary School seek to appoint an inspirational, experienced and highly motivated teacher, with significant senior management experience.

The successful candidate will be:

• An experienced leader with integrity, enthusiasm, and courage and with high expectations of staff and children.
• A resilient leader who is committed to rigorously instilling the highest standards for all members of our school community, so the children get the very best education and staff are supported in their professional development.
• A Headteacher who can maintain our current high standards of behaviour.
• A strategic thinker with the vision and passion to drive forward curriculum, ensuring the highest levels of teaching and learning.
• An inspiring leader making sure our children leave Sugar Hill Primary School as mature, rounded, resilient individuals, ready for the next steps in their education.
• A caring leader with the understanding of how to support and nurture the wellbeing of children and staff in our school.
• An outstanding communicator who has the ability to maintain a strong and cohesive wider school community.

In return, we offer:

• Children who actively contribute to the school’s vibrant and diverse culture.
• Hard working, talented, motivated and dedicated staff who like to lead their curriculum areas both inside and out of the classroom.
• Support from our very proactive governors, the Local Authority and the school community.

Further information about our school can be found on our website – https://www.sugarhill.durham.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 4 October 2026 11:59pm

Interview date: Thursday 22 October 2026

Sugar Hill Primary School
Sheraton Road, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5NU

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £76,772 – £88,951

Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant