Headteacher
Monkwearmouth Academy, Sunderland, SR6 8LGThis job expired on 9 October 2023
Job start date
1 January 2024
Closing date
9 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 September 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L26-L27
What skills and experience we're looking for
Headteacher L26 – L32 £81,927 - £94,898 per annum (Starting Salary dependent upon experience)
Tyne Coast Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated, visible leader with the ability to drive change and a commitment to ensuring the school community has an excellent secondary school that meets its students’ needs and raises their aspirations. As Headteacher, you will be empowered to lead Monkwearmouth to a bright future whilst fostering its own unique identity. You should place students first in every decision you make and have the confidence and capacity to drive an ambitious education agenda which has school improvement at its core.
An experienced professional, you will possess a vision for success, have humility, integrity and loyalty and believe that every young person deserves the very best education. Monkwearmouth Academy needs an experienced, highly aspirational, passionate and strong leader who is able to demonstrate strategic leadership, coupled with excellent people management skills who will build on what is currently good and ensure the school continues to improve by embracing opportunities and challenges. A proven track record of achieving success and raising standards as a leader with a commitment to the highest quality of education, strength to hold staff to account and an attitude that will engage students, staff and the wider community are all essential.
Potential candidates are invited to contact Lindsay Winter, by emailing Lindsay.winter@mwa.tynecoast.academy to arrange a suitable time to discuss the post with our Acting Chief Executive, Mike Collier and/or to arrange a visit to the academy.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 9 October 2023. Please return your completed application form to Dayna Hancock, HR Administration Assistant by emailing dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. You will receive strong, consistent support from dedicated staff, loyal parents and students, together with a committed central trust team, governors and trustees. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with Trust Headteachers, the central team and impact on how the Trust develops over the coming years as part of a strategically developed growth plan to increase the size of the MAT which will provide excellent career development opportunities.
We can offer a MAT environment that values Headteacher professionalism and delegates to them the responsibilities for their children and young people’s education and pastoral care whilst also providing a collaborative and developmental relationship with other leaders across our family of schools and central team.
Monkwearmouth Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post
Commitment to safeguarding
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About Monkwearmouth Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 878 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Monkwearmouth Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Lindsay.winter@mwa.tynecoast.academy
Monkwearmouth Academy is a secondary school in north Sunderland which is passionate about education and believes in our value of Believe in yourself, Achieve the highest standards and Succeed in life.
Arranging a visit to Monkwearmouth Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Lindsay.winter@mwa.tynecoast.academy.
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