17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    April 2026

  • Closing date

    2 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L5-L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

Assistant Headteacher

Permanent position required for April 2026

for Northern Lights Learning Trust

Based at Grange Primary School, Hartlepool.

L5– L9(£57,137 - £63,070 per annum)

Teachers’ Pay and Conditions

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and ambitious Assistant Headteacher, including the responsibility of Early Years Lead at Grange Primary School. This leader will play an integral part in school improvement and have a significant impact in improving outcomes for all, in a fully inclusive, ethos and culture.

We are looking for a motivational, enthusiastic leader to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and staff to drive the school forward.We are seeking a leader whodemonstratestheability to leadthe Early Yearsphase in schoolandlead a core subjector group ofsubjects.

The position is open to teachers who haveschoolleadership experience.

All candidates must be able todemonstratehigh standardsof classroom practice, good inter-personal skills and be supportive of Northern Lights andGrangePrimary School’s values and ethos. Candidates should be able to work well with parents and external services.

Are you:

  • Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our pupils

  • Able to communicate effectively with our parents and build positive relationships with families and the local/wider community

  • Able todemonstrateexcellent leadership skills and attributes and have a desire and experience to take a lead role within our school

  • Committed to the raising of standards of all pupils across school

  • Experienced in leading teams of staff

  • Committed to working as part of a flexible, committed team

  • Dedicated in promoting the well-being of all individuals

  • Able to contribute to wider school effectiveness

If this is you, we would really welcome your application!

What the school offers its staff

In return you will receive: 

  • A supportive working environment that puts people at the heart of the organisation 

  • The opportunity to work as part of a growing Trust and shape this role 

  • Continuous professional development 

  • A range of Trust initiatives that improve wellbeing. Current initiatives include an annual wellbeing day. 

  • National Terms and Conditions of Employment 

  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme 


Employee welfare and benefits package including:  

  • 24-hour GP access 

  • Nurse support service 

  • Mental health services, including stress management, mental health first aid training and bereavement support 

  • Free Flu vaccinations 

  • Counselling Services  

  • Physiotherapy 

  • Financial wellbeing coaching 

  • Maternity and Paternity support 

  • Menopause support 

  • Access to useful wellbeing resources  

  • Cycle to work scheme 

  • Lifestyle savings including discounts on shops,

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Grange Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
359 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Grange Primary School website
Email address
ruby.henderson@nllt.co.uk
Phone number
0191 594 7033
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We are a primary school who take children from 2 years old to Year 6. Our provision accommodates for children with SEND. We also have a 21 placed Additionally Resourced Provision.

Arranging a visit to Grange Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ruby.henderson@nllt.co.uk.

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