Headteacher
Croft Church of England Primary School, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2SP12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 May 2026
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
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £61,534 and £71,330
Pay scale
- L18-L14
What skills and experience we're looking for
Croft is an inclusive, dynamic and forward-thinking school where all decisions are guided by the Christian vision. We foster a nurturing environment in which pupils and staff are encouraged to flourish, feel valued and achieve their potential. Our committed team works closely together to provide a supportive, aspirational school where everyone belongs.
Children at Croft achieve incredibly well due to the strong pastoral and educational support they receive. The school staff team are talented and dedicated to ensuring children love their time at school and grow to be respectful, independent and confident.
We are seeking a Headteacher to lead the next stage of the school’s journey. We wish to appoint an experienced and talented leader with high expectations for what every child can achieve. The successful candidate will be skilled in teaching and learning and have a deep knowledge of what constitutes strong practice in primary education. An accomplished team builder, they will develop, inspire, and sustain the strong school team, modelling the behaviours expected of others and leading by example, the dedicated and committed staff of the school.
The successful candidate will be:
- somebody who will actively live out and embed the Christian Vision and core Christian values of the school.
- a dynamic leader who can inspire, support and develop the talents of pupils and staff within a vibrant community of learners.
- relentless in their pursuit of the best outcomes for all.
- committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and social justice for all.
- adept in balancing appropriately the operational and strategic demands of the role.
- committed to the principles of appropriate accountability seen as a framework in which to achieve excellence for all.
- experienced in and committed to ensuring best practice to support pupils with SEND.
- consistently modelling the behaviour expected from staff and pupils.
- passionate in developing a learning experience that genuinely meets the needs of all learners.
- Able to build positive relationships with all stakeholders and a highly effective communicator.
The skill set we have laid out is both extensive and diverse. Evidence of impact is important but so is your educational vision and philosophy. If you feel you have the right combination of experience and vision, we would be very interested to hear from you
What the school offers its staff
The school / Trust can offer:
•a working environment with a strong sense of community and moral purpose.
•engaged and enthusiastic pupils.
•supportive families.
•a dedicated and established group of staff.
•a highly skilled local governing body and supportive central Trust team.
•a wide range of professional development opportunities, within the school’s context and the wider Trust.
•high quality support for school leaders in their pursuit of excellence.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Croft Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 114 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Croft Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@dalesmat.org
- Phone number
- 01609 561017
Arranging a visit to Croft Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dalesmat.org.
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