Principal

Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy, part of Northern Education Trust, invites applications for an exceptional primary leader. We are seeking a talented, inspirational headteacher with a proven track record of raising standards, developing staff and driving continuous improvement, who can lead our good school to outstanding.

Reporting to the Executive Principal, you will set strategic direction, foster a positive culture and work closely with parents, pupils and partners to secure strong

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in primary education.
• Track record of raising attainment and improving outcomes.
• Ability to develop staff and build a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and drive school improvement.
• Lead curriculum development and staff development.
• Engage with families and the wider community.

Skills

Leadership

Raising standards

Staff development

Continuous improvement

Job description

Northern Education Trust and Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy areseeking to appoint a talented, inspirational leader with proven success inraising standards, developing staff and driving continuousimprovement.

The academy was judged goodfor overall effectiveness by Ofsted in May 2016. It had an upgraded inspectionin May 2025 and it continues to be a good school.

The academy has a positive praise culture built on high expectationswhere everyone feels valued and supported; a strong curriculum in all subjectareas; a dedicated, supportive Senior Leadership Team with a passion forexcellence; a full complement of experienced, committed teachers and supportstaff; motivated, bright, articulate children with impeccable behaviour andexcellent attitudes to learning and extremely supportive parents and schoolcommunity who want the best for their children.

This is an exciting time for a motivating and dynamic leader to continuethe academy’s journey to excellence. We are seeking a leader that values clearcommunication with a relentless focus on high standards who puts what is bestfor children at the centre of decision making. The successful candidatewill have the drive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young peopleand future generations. Reporting directly to the Executive Principal, you willbe responsible for providing strategic leadership and a continued focus on highoutcomes for all. This will be underpinned by our vision ‘We constantly focuson standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making isdriven entirely by what is best for our children. By doing this, we enhance thelife chances of the children and young people in our care’.

We require a strong, inspirational leader who is an outstanding primarypractitioner and who has a proven track record of raising attainment andprogress. You must have the passion, drive and commitment to develop theacademy further, building upon what has already been achieved. You will join afriendly and supportive family of academies with access to a network of leadersfor shared best practice; a team of professionals who work collaboratively witha wide network of experienced senior leaders and specialist directors and bepart of regular networking meetings to enhance collaborative learningopportunities further.