Head of School
Seaton Sluice Middle School, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE26 4JS20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L14 to L18 (£71,330 to £78,702)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Seaton Valley Federation
Prospect Avenue
Seaton Delaval
Whitley Bay
NE25 0FW
0191 237 1505
HEAD OF SCHOOL
SEATON SLUICE MIDDLE SCHOOL
L14 to L18 (£71,330 to £78,702)
Permanent 1.0 FTE
Required from 1 September 2026
Small enough to care; big enough to make a positive impact
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Head of School, who will continue to drive forward the academic standards and ambitions of the school by proactively leading and inspiring our pupils and staff.
You will have the vision to take on the challenge of leading our school to be outstanding in all that we do, by being an exceptional leader to our pupils, staff and school community, committed to raising standards and further developing our well-behaved hardworking students' learning.
You will personally have a key role in providing strategic leadership, working collaboratively to ensure strategies and systems for behaviour, attendance and pastoral support are implemented across the school.
Your track record of contributing at a strategic level to school improvement will also show your ability to work in partnership with a range of stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes and impact.
Although it is important that you can think strategically, you will also need to adopt a hands-on approach to deal with the diverse demands of school life and have highly developed communication skills to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
If you have a passion for education then this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to the federation and become an integral part of our future success.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please call Angela Vintis on 0191 2371505 to arrange a suitable time.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer and Staff Benefits
Competitive Salary
Cycle To work Scheme
Onsite Parking
Onsite Gym at Seaton Valley and Whytrig
Teachers Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff
NHS Fleet solutions for support staff
Generous Annual Leave Allowance
Learning and Development
Salary Sacrifice
Occupational Health
Flu Jab
Mental Health support
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Seaton Sluice Middle School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 332 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Seaton Sluice Middle School website
- Email address
- vacancies@svf.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 2371505
The Seaton Valley Federation of Schools comprises Seaton Valley High School, Whytrig Middle School and Seaton Sluice Middle School, all located in south east Northumberland. All three schools share a Governing Body and Executive Headteacher to promote excellence in education from age 9-18 across Seaton Valley. Individually rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, we share common values and a passionate belief that every student should be enabled to succeed in all aspects of school life.
Arranging a visit to Seaton Sluice Middle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@svf.org.uk.
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