Headteacher
Berwick Academy, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JFThis job expired on 12 January 2026
Start date details
Easter 2026
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: FTE 1.00 Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership L31 - L37
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a talented leader looking for a new challenge? The Board of Trustees at Berwick Academy invites applications for the post of Headteacher. We are looking for an inspiring individual with the passion and commitment to lead our school through ongoing change and challenge and take it to the next phase of improvement and growth.
Berwick Academy is currently a co-educational, inclusive Academy for pupils aged 13-18 with approx. 600 students inclusive of our 6th form, located midway between Edinburgh and Newcastle on the east coast mainline and serves the beautiful coastal community of Berwick upon Tweed in north Northumberland. From September 2026 we move to a pupil age 11-18 school with approx. 900 students with a new build school set to open in 2028.
The Academy had an Ofsted Improvement Requirement in February 2024 but the recent monitoring inspection in July 2025 gave the school an improving status. The new Head Teacher, supported by the Board of Trustees, will lead the academy on its journey of improvement to high levels of success, and this is a positive career defining opportunity for the right person.
We seek a Head Teacher who can build on the school’s strengths, using their experience and expertise to develop and enhance our current school and offer further benefits to the students, parents and the local community. You will be encouraged and supported to take forward your vision for the school, promoting the highest standards of achievement and positive attitudes to learning and life. You will have the opportunity to make a considerable impact on the future direction of the school.
You will lead the development of teaching, attainment and learning to achieve consistently improving provision for the Academy whilst developing and maintaining positive and productive partnerships with other schools, businesses and communities.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- An opportunity to lead the school through change and development and move it to Outstanding.
- A dedicated and supportive middle leadership team.
- A school that values teamwork & high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.
- Trustees who are able to provide a blend of support and challenge
- Continued Professional Development to ensure your appointment is successful & rewarding.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Berwick Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Berwick Academy has a policy commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in employment and seeks to ensure no employee or applicant receives less favourable treatment than another. All posts are filled on merit.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Berwick Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 601 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Berwick Academy website
- Email address
- hallf@berwickacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01289 333929
The future of Northumberland Education starts here.
We aren't just a school; we are a community on the move. Perfectly positioned on the stunning East Coast Main Line, we serve the vibrant, coastal town of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the surrounding areas of North Northumberland.
Berwick Academy is in the midst of a reboot. We are moving beyond ‘business as usual’ to build a school that matches the scale of our £50m+ investment. This is a rare opportunity to join a school at the point of its most significant transformation in decades. The road to our new 2028 campus starts here: we are reimagining every aspect of our school—from our structure to our systems to our curriculum and our culture—to ensure we are delivering a first-class education for our young people before the first brick is even laid.
Why Berwick Academy? Why now?
We are currently undergoing a radical, multi-million-pound transformation that will redefine the educational landscape of North Northumberland:
The £50m+ campus: By 2028, we will move into a brand-new, state-of-the-art campus designed for 21st-century learning.
The two-tier transition: In September 2026, we evolve into a 11–18 secondary school, creating a seamless, ambitious journey for our 900+ students.
A leadership reboot: Under new leadership, we are building a culture of radical progress, professional autonomy, and uncompromising standards.
We believe that our staff should thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Our unique location means a commute through breathtaking landscapes, with easy access via the A1 and the rail network.
Join a team of pioneers. Help us build the legacy.
Arranging a visit to Berwick Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hallf@berwickacademy.co.uk.
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