Head Teacher

Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School, Bishopton, TS21 1HD

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £63,070.00 - £69,596.00 Annually (Actual) L9 - L13

Head Teacher job summary

The Trust and Local Academy Council at Bishopton Redmarshall CE Primary School are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader to continue the pursuit of excellence that has been forged by the current leadership team.  If you have a passion for leading a fully inclusive Church of England School this could be an opportunity for you.

We offer:

• A warm, happy and caring school family, where every child and every member of staff is known, valued and encouraged to flourish

• A clear and lived Christian Vision, rooted in faith, inclusivity and service to others

• An exciting professional opportunity within an aspirational, popular and well-regarded school

• A team of talented, dedicated and friendly staff, supported by committed Academy Councillors

• The support of a strong and collaborative family of academies as part of the Durham and Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust

We would like our Head Teacher to:

• Build on and further develop the strong practice already established at Bishopton, ensuring continuous improvement across all areas of school life

• Demonstrate the skills, experience and vision to sustain and enhance high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils

• Model and inspire our Christian Vision within the school community, enabling children, staff and families to live out our shared values

For expressions of interest please arrange a call with Paul Rickeard OBE Trust CEO  paul.rickeard@dndlt.co.uk

Visits to the school are to be encouraged - the following times are available to tour the school:

Friday 24th April 10am

Monday 27th April 10am

Tuesday 28th April1pm

Wednesday 29th April 10am/1pm/4pm

To arrange a visit, please contact the headteacher, Mr Bull, DRMJBull@bishoptonredmarshallprimary.org.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of any unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

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 Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 84 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishopton Redmarshall CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishopton-redmarshall-cofe-primary-school-bishopton

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