Headteacher (Full Time)
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Job summary
Sugar Hill Primary School in Newton Aycliffe, Durham, is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to lead from 1 January 2027. The post requires significant senior management experience and a proven record of high standards in teaching, learning, behaviour, and safeguarding.
The successful candidate will have strategic vision, strong communication with staff, governors and the Local Authority, and a commitment to developing a caring, inclusive school community.
Qualifications
- Proven senior leadership experience in a school setting.
- Track record of raising standards and attainment.
- Commitment to safeguarding and DBS disclosure.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic direction and curriculum development.
- Oversee behaviour and safeguarding.
- Represent school with local authority and governors.
- Ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
- Support staff professional development.
- Lead recruitment and staff management.
Skills
Education
Job description
We highly recommend that you visit our school so that you can get a feel for Sugar Hill Primary School before applying.
To arrange a visit please contact the school office.
Further information about our school can be found on our website -
https://www.sugarhill.durham.sch.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to EDGS.Administration@durham.gov.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
Tel: 01325 300334
Email: sugarhill@durhamlearning.net
We highly recommend that you visit our school so that you can get a feel for Sugar Hill Primary School before applying.
To arrange a visit please contact the school office.
Further information about our school can be found on our website -
https://www.sugarhill.durham.sch.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to EDGS.Administration@durham.gov.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
Tel: 01325 300334
Email: sugarhill@durhamlearning.net
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.
We highly recommend that you visit our school so that you can get a feel for Sugar Hill Primary School before applying.
To arrange a visit please contact the school office.
Further information about our school can be found on our website -
https://www.sugarhill.durham.sch.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to EDGS.Administration@durham.gov.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
Tel: 01325 300334
Email: sugarhill@durhamlearning.net
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Company: Durham County Council
Salary: £76,772 - £88,951
Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham
Sector: Education
Job Role: Teaching Assistant
Headteacher
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