Headteacher

Hetton Lyons Primary School, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0AH

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  3 March 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £84,699.00 - £91,158.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale 21 - 24

Headteacher job summary

Balmoral Learning Trust is home to two thriving primary schools, united by a shared vision: to create opportunity through collaboration, celebrating the prospects and potential that can be found in our community. We achieve this through our overarching aim to achieve learning and excellence for all. We will soon be joining Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, a growing multi-academy trust in the North East of England. This will bring together six schools across the region, offering exciting opportunities for our children, staff, and wider community.

Hetton Lyons Primary is a vibrant and welcoming school where every child is known, valued, and inspired to flourish. Our rich heritage shapes a curriculum that nurtures aspiration, encourages endeavour, and celebrates expression, giving each child a strong sense of identity, belonging, and confidence. Through high-quality, evidence-based teaching and an innovative approach to learning, we prepare our pupils to achieve highly and embrace the opportunities of the future.

Hetton Lyons is now entering an exciting new chapter, and we are looking for a Headteacher to lead the way. We are seeking an inspiring, energetic, and forward-thinking leader who puts children at the heart of every decision, takes a strategic, hands-on approach to leadership, and is a visible presence across the school. The Headteacher will be approachable, supporting staff, pupils, and families empowering the school community to thrive.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please contact hr@balmorallearningtrust.co.ukto arrange a visit.

You will:

• Lead the way with vision, energy, and positivity, inspiring staff, pupils, and the wider community.
• Take a hands-on and supportive approach to leadership, ensuring staff are empowered and pupils thrive.
• Drive school improvement and innovation, ensuring every child achieves their potential.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and excellence across the school and the wider Trust.
• Uphold high standards across behaviour, learning, and conduct
• Support staff development and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate effective operational leadership, including managing resources and evaluating the impact of school initiatives.

We can offer you:

• Leadership within a supportive, forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust that genuinely prioritises staff wellbeing.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• A friendly, collaborative, and motivated team.
• The chance to make a real difference to our children and community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hetton Lyons Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 428 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hetton Lyons Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hetton-lyons-primary-school-houghton-le-spring

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