Headteacher
Cramlington Northburn Primary School, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 3QS19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 February 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18 - L22
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a new Headteacher who will demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting the ethos of our school, who will be approachable and visible to children, staff, parents and carers. You will be warm and creative, and passionate about ensuring that every child gets an excellent education. You will have the energy and inspiration to move the school forwards, and the sensitivity to preserve its special character.
Since 2023 Northburn Primary School has had the added benefit of an SEN base, providing focussed support for children with special educational needs. Our school is passionate about ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
The post will require the successful applicant to demonstrate high levels of emotional resilience and a calm, positive approach when dealing with behaviour.
What the school offers its staff
We are proud to offer:
- An ethos of collaboratively working together, to achieve the best possible outcome
- An effective and attractive environment which creates a sense of ‘family’
- A broad, balanced and rich curriculum
- Creativity in planning and assessment
- A developing learning culture where learning is enjoyed by all
- Enthusiastic and motivated children and staff
- A creative and innovative culture where we are not afraid to try new things
- A culture of celebrating diversity and personal achievements
- A committed and supportive Governing body.
Further details about the role
Following the retirement of our highly regarded Headteacher, we are looking for a new school leader. Northburn Primary School was judged to be Good by Ofsted at its last inspection in October 2022. We are looking for a leader to drive and develop our unique potential, whilst ensuring the success and stability of the school is maintained.
We would warmly welcome and encourage all applicants to visit our school on either the morning of 17th February 2025 or the morning of 21st February 2025. Please contact Jade Lannigan on 01670 739111 to arrange a visit.
Interview will take place on 10th and 11th March 2025.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to headships@northumberland.gov.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cramlington Northburn Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 310 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@northburn.northumberland.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01670 739111
Northburn Primary is very much part of the local community in Cramlington, Northumberland. Our main priorities are our children, and we work with our families and the wider community to support the success of every child throughout their educational journey. We are a school that encourages and celebrates a love of learning; where each pupil is known and cared about as an individual.
Arranging a visit to Cramlington Northburn Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@northburn.northumberland.sch.uk.
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