Headteacher

Durham County Council; Seaham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaham Trinity Primary School in Seaham, County Durham, seeks an inspirational leader for a Permanent, Full Time headship starting January 2027. You will join a dynamic school community with a strong track record of achievement and a thriving, supportive staff.

The post requires outstanding leadership to drive school improvement, a proven ability to inspire colleagues, and a commitment to safeguarding, SEND, and partnership working with parents and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Outstanding leadership to drive school improvement.
• Proven ability to inspire others to achieve excellence in teaching.
• Experience working with leadership teams, staff, parents and the local community.
• Ability to develop an exciting, innovative curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding and SEND; strong pastoral focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement across the primary age range.
• Work with the governing body to shape strategy and policy.
• Develop and implement an innovative curriculum in collaboration with staff.
• Manage resources, performance, and professional development.
• Ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils and strong links with external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

People management

Partnership working

Curriculum development

Pastoral care

Job description

Permanent Contract, Full Time
Required to start January 2027.
N.O.R. 349 (including Nursery)

Are you an exciting, dynamic and outstanding leader with a passion for excellence in teaching?

Seaham Trinity Primary School is a popular, happy and very successful school in County Durham. Due to the retirementof the current postholder, the Governing Board are looking to appoint an inspirational leader who will make a positivecontribution to the future education and learning of our fantastic children. You would be joining and leading a largeteam of highly supportive professionals in this very dynamic school where high standards of achievement in academic,sporting and artistic success are central to our core purpose.

We are proud to have:

• Over 300 lively, engaged, inquisitive children
• A committed staff team of dedicated professionals
• An active, engaged and supportive Governing Body
• A proven track record of success and outstanding academic attainment
• A school building which opened in 2008 with huge potential to develop

We are looking for an exceptional candidate:

• who can demonstrate excellent leadership skills to drive forward school improvement
• with a proven track record and ability to inspire others to achieve excellence in their teaching
• who relishes working in partnership with an energetic leadership team, committed staff and parents and a vibrant localcommunity
• who can further develop an exciting, innovative curriculum
• able to work in partnership with external agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of all our pupils
• has a strong commitment to the pastoral care of our children and SEND
• who is aspirational for further success and able to work independently across the full primary age range

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 receipt of applications: noon on Friday 11 September 2026.
Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Interview date: Wednesday 23 September 2026.

Seaham Trinity Primary School
Princess Road
Seaham
SR7 7SP
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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