Deputy Headteacher
NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School, Newbiggin-By-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6RT5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
29 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy 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
- L4 - L8
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a passionate and dedicated leader in primary education? Do you have the vision, energy, and drive to inspire both staff and pupils in an exciting and forward-thinking school?
Grace Darling Primary School is seeking a committed and supportive Deputy Headteacher to join the team and play a key role in shaping the future of the school, ensuring that every child receives the best possible education in a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school is two form entry school, you will have a teaching commitment and be responsible for one specific key stage.
Grace Darling Primary values the first years in a school and recognises them as some of the most important. Our school aims to ensure that the children have a ‘can-do’ attitude towards learning through an environment that enables each child to feel happy and safe, valued and secure as they grow, learn and develop. We provide an engaging curriculum, which encourages a passion and curiosity for learning that will help children to develop high aspirations and provide a lifetime of memories.
Key Responsibilities:
Inspire and lead a team of committed staff to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
Drive curriculum development, setting high expectations for staff, students, and parents.
Work closely with staff, pupils, and parents to maintain a positive and engaging school culture
Lead by example, maintaining and strengthening the ethos of our school community.
Support the personal and academic growth of every student, ensuring their well-being and success.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
A supportive, collaborative team that’s dedicated to raising standards and helping every pupil thrive.
An outward-facing school with strong ties to the local community and beyond.
A strong partnership within the Trust, and opportunity to work collaboratively with other schools.
A welcoming, inclusive environment that prioritises the growth and development of both staff and students.
The opportunity to make a positive difference to all of those at Grace Darling Primary School.
Commitment to safeguarding
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 438 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@ncea.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01670 613242
Grace Darling C of E Primary is a happy, friendly school, set in the heart of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
The inclusive ethos that Grace Darling values is represented through our core belief that everyone can ‘Let their light shine’. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of individuals, and nurture them as life-long learners for the 21st century.
Grace Darling Primary values the first years in a school and recognises them as some of the most important. We aim to ensure that our children have a ‘can-do’ attitude towards learning through an environment that enables each child to feel happy and safe, valued and secure as they grow, learn and develop.
We provide an engaging curriculum, which encourages a passion and curiosity for learning that will help children to develop high aspirations and provide a lifetime of memories.
Our children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs, both now and in the future.
Arranging a visit to NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@ncea.org.uk.
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