Head of School

Seaton Valley High School, Seaton Delaval, NE25 0FW

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027 or earlier

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £78,702.00 - £86,803.00 Annually (FTE) L18 to L22 (£78,702 to £86,803 - pay award pending)

Head of School job summary

Seaton Valley High School

Prospect Avenue

Seaton Delaval

Tyne and Wear

NE25 0FW

0191 237 1505

HEAD OF SCHOOL
L18 to L22 (£78,702 to £86,803 - pay award pending)

Permanent, 1.0FTE

Small enough to care, big enough to make a positive impact

We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational Head of School to drive our academic ambitions and lead our community with purpose. This is a role for a visionary leader who isn't afraid to be "hands-on" - someone who can balance high-level strategic planning with the daily energy required to inspire pupils and staff alike.

Our goal is simple: to be outstanding in everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in reaching that milestone by fostering an environment where our hardworking, well-behaved students can truly excel.

As a key leader within the Federation, you will:

• Drive Strategic Support: Overseeing robust systems for behaviour, attendance, pastoral care and teaching.

• Lead School Improvement: Raise standards and implement strategies that have a measurable impact.

• Build Partnerships: Unite staff, parents, and stakeholders behind a shared vision.

• Bridge Strategy & Action: Pivot seamlessly between long-term school development and the diverse, fast-paced demands of daily school life.

Our Community & Values As a relatively small school, Seaton Valley High School benefits from a strong sense of community where every student is known and valued. Students embrace our core expectations: be ready, be respectful, be safe. These values are deeply embedded in everyday school life, helping to create a calm, purposeful learning environment where all students can thrive.

If you are passionate about education and ready to make a significant contribution to our Federation’s future, we want to meet you. This is more than just a leadership post; it is an opportunity to become an integral part of our success story. Visits to the school are also warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact us by email at vacancies@svf.org.uk to make an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Seaton Valley High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 656 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Seaton Valley High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astley-community-high-school

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.

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