Headteacher
Abbeyfields First School, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2LZThis job expired on 14 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Required for September 2025
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £72,162 - £83,464
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Headteacher who has thepassion and vision to drive our school onwardsso we can provide the best educational andsocial outcomes for all our children.
You will bean exceptional teacher with a commitmentto ensuring progress and attainment forall children.
You are likely to already be asuccessful Headteacher or senior leaderwith a proven track record of impact andimprovement.
We are looking for someone whosets high standards, embraces innovation, andunderstands that excellence is a journey.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• The ability to make a real difference to thelives of our children, who are enthusiastic,able, well behaved and engage positivelywith their learning
• A strong, dedicated and motivated wholeschool team who are committed to theschool and passionate about children’slearning and well-being
• A school that is genuinely at the heart of its community
• Access to a strong network of like-mindedTrust school leaders and the guidance of anexperienced CEO
• The support and commitment of our Trustees and School Governing Board,parents, carers and friends of the school.
Further details about the role
Following the retirement of our Headteacher,we are seeking to appoint a talented andinspirational leader who will build upon theexisting strengths of Abbeyfields First School.
This is an excellent opportunity for anexperienced educator to join the school andwork in collaboration with other school leadersacross Cheviot Learning Trust.
We are lookingto appoint someone who will inspire childrenand build on the strong foundations built by ourcurrent Headteacher.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are invited for an interview, you will be required to disclose convictions that would not be filtered,prior to the date of the interview. Certain spent convictions and cautions will be ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Full details on protected convictions and information about which convictions must be declared during job applications can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Abbeyfields First School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 344 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbeyfields First School website
- Email address
- d.flint@cheviotlt.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01670 513582
Abbeyfields is located in the Kirkhill area of Morpeth, not far from the town centre. We are a mainstream first school for children aged three to nine, incorporating a Nursery class, with 360 children currently on roll.
We are proud to share with you why we feel that ours is a truly wonderful nurturing, inclusive and educational environment for all children. We strive to provide a place which is both stimulating and safe, where children are given the best possible start to their education and an excellent foundation for life in today’s ever changing world. We want the children and their families to be happy and love coming to school!
Our dedicated staff ensure that students are challenged to meet their potential, in a supportive environment. We have a holistic view of education and pride ourself on offering a fully rounded educational experience. It is not only in the academic sphere where our students excel. Our commitment to extra-curricular activities is very strong, and we offer our students an extensive enrichment and extra-curricular programme. We believe there is something here for everyone.
We have many amazing people working here. People who are knowledgeable, passionate and committed. Some people spend their career with us, some because they’ve found their niche, others are with us because of the opportunities to grow and develop. We want great people working for us. To get the best, we will always offer the best in terms of employment and opportunity. Diversity and inclusion are important to us - we are all individual and shaped by our personal characteristics, backgrounds, knowledge, skills and experience. We believe we provide a great place to work. We are very proud of our staff, students and our legacy. Please take a moment to look through our website to get an insight into what our school has to offer.
Arranging a visit to Abbeyfields First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.flint@cheviotlt.co.uk.
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