Headteacher

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Advert Start Date:

02/04/2025

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 28/04/2025 12:00

Salary:

£72,162 - £83,464

Job Category:

Schools - Leadership

Vacancy ID:

278455

Employment Location:

Tanfield Lea Community Primary School, School House, Tanfield Lea, Stanley, DH9 9LU

Number of posts:

Closing date:

28 Apr

Further Information

Headteacher
L16 -L22 £72,162 - £83,464
Permanent
Full Time, whole Time
Required from September 2025

The Governors seek to appoint a committed, experienced and enthusiastic Headteacher with senior management experience.
We are looking for an inspirational leader whose vision is to continue to develop and grow our school in the heart of the community and lead it through the next stage of its journey, in line with our mission to “open doors and enrich lives”.

We are a busy, lively school, dedicated to developing every child. We offer a wide range of opportunities for children both in and out of school with the intention of giving them a diverse and memorable positive school experience. We create and foster an atmosphere which is conducive to the progress of all – children and staff. We aim for our children to leave us as confident, happy, well behaved young people prepared for the next stage of their learning.

You will be joining a skilled, hard working and innovative team, including an active and supportive governing body who are committed to providing the best opportunities for all children

If this is the kind of school community you would like to lead, be part of and contribute to, then we’d welcome an application from you.

Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change.

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.

Visits to the school are encouraged on one of the following dates:
• Tuesday 8th April 2025 at either 1.30pm or 3.30pm
• Thursday 10th April 2025 at either 1.30pm or 3.30pm
• Tuesday 29th April 2025 at either 1.30pm or 3.30pm

Please contact the school office to make an appointment:
Further information about the school is available on our website.

Completed application forms should be returned to EDGS.Administration@durham.gov.uk.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 Noon on Monday 28 April 2025
Intevriews will be held on Monday 19th May 2025

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Disclosure form.

Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
School House,
Tanfield Lea,
Stanley
DH9 9LU

Tel: 01207 234500
Email: tanfieldlea@durhamlearning.net
Website: Home - Tanfield Lea Community Primary