Headteacher
Cleaswell Hill School, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5DJ15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2027
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: This is a full time role.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L26 - L32 (Group 7 School)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher on 31 August 2027, the Governing Body aims to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Headteacher to lead Cleaswell Hill School from 1 September 2027.
The successful candidate will provide inspiring, values led strategic leadership to ensure that every Cleaswell Hill School pupil receives a high quality, ambitious and inclusive education. They will work closely with the governing body, staff members, pupils, parents, carers and key stakeholders to sustain a culture of high expectations, relational practice, professional learning and continuous improvement across all Cleaswell Hill School sites.
The successful applicant will have substantial and successful recent, relevant senior leadership experience in a special school or specialist provision at Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher level for at least three years, plus a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cleaswell Hill School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- Size
- 261 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@cleaswellhill.org
- Phone number
- 01670 823182
Cleaswell Hill School is an outstanding day community Special School in Northumberland for 263 children (designated age range 4 – 19) with complex and multiple learning difficulties and disabilities. Some pupils have additional physical, sensory, medical, communication or emotional needs.
Cleaswell Hill School provides an individualised, innovative and inspirational learning experience. Our large, dedicated staff team is committed to the provision of a highly supportive, relational and specialist learning environment within which all members of the school community can thrive. Every child at Cleaswell Hill School follows a personalised, broad and responsive curriculum that is appropriate to their age and stage of development, delivered within a positive, safe and stimulating setting.
Arranging a visit to Cleaswell Hill School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@cleaswellhill.org.
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