Head Teacher
Mowden Infant School, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9QGThis job expired on 21 March 2025
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L21-27
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Federation of Mowden Schools, consisting of Mowden Infant School and Mowden Junior School, joined Northern Arch Learning Partnership on the 1st March 2025.
Mowden Schools are situated in the west end of Darlington, occupying a large site in the heart of an estate of private housing and catering for 500 children from 4 years up to 11 years of age from the local community and other parts of the town and local villages.
Due to the retirement of the current postholder, we are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious Headteacher to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team.
Please submit your application online athttps://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies
Please also upload a covering letter outlining your experience and vision for the role.
For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Sam Kochaniec, HR Manager, on schoolshr@nalp.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
Are you passionate about making a difference at a senior level? Want to work in a forward-thinking school and trust and be part of an innovative and successful Senior Leadership Team? Then we want to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
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About Mowden Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 176 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mowden Infant School website
- Email address
- schoolshr@nalp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 07717680016
The Federation of Mowden Schools, consisting of Mowden Infant School and Mowden Junior School. Whilst situated in separate buildings, both the Infant and Junior schools are on the same large site and we consider ourselves one school, with one headteacher, governing body and staff working closely together to achieve the best results for the children.
The school is situated in the west end of Darlington, occupying a large site in the heart of an estate of private housing. We cater for over 500 children from 4 years up to 11 years of age. We are a feeder school to several local secondary schools, with the majority attending the nearby Hummersknott Academy. The majority of our children live within the Mowden estate, although there are children who attend from other parts of town and local villages.
Opening its doors on Friday 18th December 1970 at 2:30pm, the Infant School was the first school to be built on the estate and opened as Mowden County Primary School. The increase in the size of the estate meant that another school was required, resulting in Mowden Junior School being completed in time for 4th September 1972. More recently, extensive renovations and expansion took place, enabling us to have 3 form entry. The additional accommodation fits well with the style of both schools.
We are proud of our site, with school buildings which include spacious halls, ICT suites and large, light classrooms. The outdoor space is fantastic for children to learn and play in, with a large field connecting the two schools and plenty of playground space for the children to run about and use up energy! A wooded area beside the Infant School allows the children to explore and investigate, whilst bespoke ‘trim trail’ play equipment gives the children a chance to climb and be active.
Arranging a visit to Mowden Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schoolshr@nalp.org.uk.
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