Head Teacher
West Denton Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1DNThis job expired on 18 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
28 April 2025
Closing date
18 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18 - L21a, £71,019 - £76,430 (plus pending national pay award)
What skills and experience we're looking for
·will develop a clear set of aims for the future providing stability and direction
·has an inspirational and inclusive leadership style which will empower and motivate others to reach their full potential
·has a proven track record of high expectations in raising standards
·is committed to our inclusive approach which celebrates cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic diversity
·has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
·has very high expectations of behaviour and is passionate about children’s learning
·will be able to further develop our collaborative, team teaching approach and is able to lead and manage a large team of teaching and support staff
·is able to maintain and strengthen our current links with parents and the wider community
·can effectively deploy resources to maximum effect
What the school offers its staff
·the opportunity to lead our friendly and hard-working team of staff
·the support of our dedicated team of staff, local governors and Trustees, and work with them in implementing a vision of excellence
·the opportunity to work in a very positive and caring school ethos
·the opportunity to develop our commitment to distributed leadership and management
·established working relationships with parents and the local community
·the opportunity to work in partnership with other Head Teachers and members of our Trust community as part of an extensive network of support
·the opportunity to actively engage in your continued professional development
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About West Denton Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 328 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Denton Primary School website
- Email address
- info@onetrustacademies.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 605 2013
West Denton Primary is a larger than average primary school with 335 pupils, based in the Outer West of Newcastle. The school has been part of the ONE (Owl North East) Trust since January 2024.
At West Denton, children are at the heart of all we do. Dedicated, highly-skilled and professional staff work together to create a family atmosphere where children can grow, flourish and make progress. This prepares them for the next steps of education and for their future.
We encourage children to respect themselves, each other and the environment. We also promote perseverance so children have the skills to keep going!
We have a number of unique features and opportunities at our school. These include:
- A dedicated bushcraft area for learning and enquiry outdoors
- Two minibuses for access to visits
- An edible garden for growing and learning about produce
- A set of bikes for cycling
- A bespoke cycle-track
We pride ourselves on being responsive to the community we serve, and the school staff strive to make West Denton Primary School a happy and successful learning environment for all children who attend the school.
Arranging a visit to West Denton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@onetrustacademies.org.uk.
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