Headteacher
Longbenton High School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
27 February 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
12 February 2026
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L31-37 £108,202 - £125,345
What skills and experience we're looking for
We need a leader who:
Leads with Integrity: Someone who does the right thing for students and staff, even when it isn't the easy thing.
Has a Vision for Excellence: You will have a proven track record of school improvement and the ability to inspire a high-performing team. You will be a leader who believes that a student's background should never be a barrier to their success and will continue to drive our "no excuses" culture.
- Is a Proven Strategist: You can navigate the new Ofsted Report Card framework, focusing on "Strong Standards" across Achievement and Quality of Education.
Is Rooted in the North East: You understand our context, our families, and the unique brilliance of our region.
Values Relationships: You understand that a school runs on trust—between staff, students, and the community. You will understand that people are our most precious resource.
Is an Authentic Communicator: You will be the face of the school for a community that is deeply invested in our success.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
A competitive salary and a comprehensive induction package.
The opportunity to shape the long-term future of a successful 11–18 secondary school.
A Governing Body that provides a strong balance of challenge and support.
Further information about the job
Are You Ready to Lead a Successful School That Knows Exactly Who It Is?
Following the successful tenure of our current Headteacher, the Governors of Longbenton High School are seeking an inspirational, resilient, and forward-thinking leader to take our school into its next chapter.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a school that is not only Ofsted "Good" (2022) but is also on an upward trajectory. Having moved from "Requires Improvement" to "Good" under the current leadership, Longbenton High School is now a highly respected, heavily oversubscribed school of choice, known for its "warm/strict" ethos, its modern campus, and its unwavering commitment to social mobility. Longbenton High School is a place of high expectations and profound individual care. We are a thriving community that believes in nurturing each individual such that every young person—regardless of their starting point—receives an education that opens doors and builds character.
Why Lead Longbenton High School?
You will be joining us at a time of genuine stability and pride. Our school is characterised by:
A Solid Foundation: You will not be ‘fixing’ a school; you will be evolving a successful one with a clear vision and a dedicated staff body.
A Culture of Character: We live by our KIDMAP values (Kindness, Integrity, Determination, Manners, Ambition, Positivity). These are not just posters on the wall; they define the expectations of and conduct by our 1,000+ students and 100+ staff.
Exceptional Students: Our young people are curious, diverse, and proud of their school. They deserve a leader who is visible, approachable, and ambitious for them.
Sixth Form: You will be taking over at a pivotal moment. September 2026 marks the first full year of our fully independent Sixth Form, following the successful transition from a shared partnership. We are already seeing 21% A*–A grades and students progressing to Oxbridge and Medicine.
A Collaborative Culture: We have a staff team that is ‘all in.’ We value professional autonomy, mutual responsibility, evidence-informed practice, and a sensible approach to workload.
Strong Community Ties: We are a true community school, supported by a committed Governing Body and a parent group that values the stability we provide.
Visit dates: There will be an opportunity to visit the school on either Monday 23rd February between 3-5pm or Thursday 26th February between 9-11am. To arrange a visit please contact Jannica Jigmo Chanco via recruitment@longbenton.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Longbenton High School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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 Longbenton High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 950 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Longbenton High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@longbenton.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 2189500
We are a highly aspirational, truly comprehensive 11-18 secondary school of around 1,000 students in North Tyneside. Our vision is ambitious and unapologetic: we are creating change in order to be the school of first choice in the local area. We are passionate about equality, fairness and our students achieving the very best they can. We are proud of our traditional values: kindness, integrity, determination, manners, ambition, and positivity. We are a fully inclusive school, in a wonderful modern building, that is dedicated to both supporting and challenging all members of our diverse community and to developing the potential in all our students, regardless of their starting points. Ours is a calm and orderly work environment, based upon high standards of behaviour and an ethos of trust and care. We were rated Good by OFSTED in June 2022 and are oversubscribed for Year 7 admissions.
Arranging a visit to Longbenton High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@longbenton.org.uk.
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