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This job expired on 26 February 2024

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    26 February 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 February 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: This is a full time role

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L8 -14

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our new Headteacher will:

• Be an outstanding primary practitioner with a track record of professional and inspirational leadership which drives school improvement

• Be able to ensure high quality education by effectively leading and managing teaching and learning

• Engage with all stakeholders to create a shared culture and positive climate

• Uphold and promote our distinctive Christian vision and values

• Get the best out of the entire staff team

• Be committed to all children achieving their highest potential

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and eager children

• Good links with the church and local community

• A supportive environment and a committed Governing Body

• Strong partnerships with local schools

• A staff team who are forward looking and keen to develop the best opportunities for children

Further details about the role

The Governors are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher for this welcoming Church of England primary school, which is at the heart of its local community.

Our Christian Vision is that – Everyone is Welcome. This is founded in 1 Peter 4:10 – 11: ‘God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of gifts. Use them well to serve one another.’

Everyone who spends time learning and growing at Longhoughton is encouraged to reach their full potential with courage, compassion and creativity to make a difference in the future. We are respectful of God’s world, working together to create a loving and caring community.

The school is set within the village of Longhoughton, with more than half of our children coming from service families.

As the new Headteacher, your inspirational leadership will help the school to continue to make a difference to the lives of all of our children.

We warmly welcome, and encourage, prior to application, a visit to our school. Visits will take place week commencing 5th and 12th February 2024. To arrange a visit appointment, please contact the school office on 01665 577204

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.

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About Longhoughton Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
82 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
01665 577204

Arranging a visit to Longhoughton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@longhoughton.northumberland.sch.uk.

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