Headteacher
Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3RD14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 June 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
- £66,368 - £76,772
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
Will provide strong, purposeful and inspirational leadership
Has a genuine passion for teaching and learning, with a clear understanding of high-quality education in practice
Demonstrates a relentless commitment to school improvement, with the drive, energy and determination to lead the school confidently through its next phase of development
Can inspire pupils and staff, raising aspirations and securing strong outcomes through high expectations, collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement
Has the ability to build strong, effective relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors, the Trust and the wider community
Has strong knowledge of curriculum, learning and pedagogy across the First School age range
Is committed to developing staff, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring an environment in which children and adults can flourish
Will play an active role within the Cheviot Learning Trust, contributing to collaboration and wider Trust improvement initiatives across our family of schools
Will actively support, nurture and develop the school’s distinct Christian ethos and values as a Church school.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
The ability to make a real difference to the lives of our children, who are enthusiastic, able, well-behaved and engage positively with their learning
The opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills in a supportive and welcoming environment
A strong, dedicated and motivated whole school team who are strongly committed to the school and passionate about children’s learning and well-being
The support and commitment of our Trustees and School Governing Board, parents, carers and friends of the school
A school that is genuinely at the heart of its community
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 237 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- s.mungall@sfs.cheviotlt.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01670 512803
Situated just off the A1 in the beautiful Lancaster Park area of the historic market town of Morpeth, Morpeth All Saints CofE First School are a 1.5 form entry first school with a PAN of 45 and currently 231 pupils on roll. We offer a 52-place nursery with both morning and afternoon sessions, with an additional private nursery (Dawn to Dusk) on site, which offers wrap-around care and top-up nursery sessions.
As a Church of England school, we are uncompromising in our ambition that our Christian vision changes lives through the opportunities we provide. Rooted in scripture, it comes from John’s gospel: ‘I have come that they may have life and have it in all its fullness…Together we Flourish!’ (John 10:10). It is a richly inclusive vision, grown from love and mutual respect, that ensures our pupils are nurtured to be the very best that they can be, fully utilising their God-given gifts and talents. It is important to us as a school that our children see themselves as an integral part of a wider community in which to serve, expanding and diversifying their experiences whilst supporting true spiritual and personal development. Pupils not only feel safe and happy during their time with us, but they also know how treasured and special they are, simply for being their unique selves. Jesus told us to love our neighbour as we love ourselves, and this teaching is very close to our hearts. As a result, our children flourish and truly excel in all that they do!
At Morpeth All Saints, we endeavour for our children to foster a passion for discovering new things; to be curious about the world around them and to be independent, enthusiastic learners. Our aims therefore are to provide a high quality education which supports yet challenges; to ensure that our curriculum is enriched and tailored to each child we serve and to maintain an engaging, purposeful and interactive school environment.
We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated team of experienced and talented staff; staff who not only love what they do, but go above and beyond expectations to make each day a joyous learning experience for the children. Thanks to their expertise and passion, our pupils enjoy working hard and know that at Morpeth All Saints, every child is able to succeed. We are passionate about ensuring that our broad and balanced curriculum places equal emphasis on all subject areas and not just simply Reading, Writing and Maths. We appreciate that our children need to excel within these core areas, which they do, demonstrated through our significantly high standards and results, which are above the national average year on year; however, we also respect that our children need many other skills, qualities and learning opportunities to be truly successful throughout life.
At Morpeth All Saints, we recognise the fact that, as a parent/carer, you are an essential partner in the educational process, and we place great value on the support we receive from you in so many different ways. We strive to support each and every one of our pupils and families well: as co-partners, we ensure that our door is always open for you and your family whenever required.
Arranging a visit to Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.mungall@sfs.cheviotlt.co.uk.
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