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NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0LF

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

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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: 1.0fte
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale (L9-L15 £63,070 – £73,105)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspirational primary leader with a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment where children can grow? Do you have the vision and resilience to lead a school community and drive improvement?

James Knott Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to join an experienced team and build on its strong foundations, leading the school in the next phase of development.

The Headteacher will provide strategic leadership for the school, driving the ethos, vision and values of the Trust while ensuring the highest standards of education, safeguarding and operational effectiveness.

Working closely with the Primary Improvement Team and Central Services, you will:

• Maintain and raise academic standards so that outcomes meet or exceed national expectations
• Deliver an inspiring, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils
• Ensure safeguarding and the wellbeing of children remain paramount
• Lead and develop high-quality teaching through rigorous monitoring and professional development
• Use pupil performance data strategically to drive improvement
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Lead effective resource and financial management in line with Trust policy
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements

You will also play an active role within the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team, contributing to cross school collaboration and the wider strategic development of primary education across the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits We Offer

• An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays for all year-round staff, increasing to 31 days after five years’ service.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
• Cycle to work scheme

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Primary Head Teacher JD & PS.pdf - 514 KB (opens in new tab)

About NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School website
• Email address: emma.fannon@ncea.org.uk
• Phone number: 01670613162
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ncea-james-knott-cofe-primary-school

Our aim at James Knott C of E Primary School is to create a warm, safe and happy environment where every child feels valued and inspired to learn. We pride ourselves on our family ethos and strive for excellence in everything that we do.

We are proud of our focus on traditional values, good manners and enthusiasm for learning. We provide an exciting and varied curriculum with inspiring classrooms that are bright and welcoming, with lively and interesting displays to celebrate children’s work. This well-designed curriculum supports good-quality teaching and encourages the development of skills across all subjects, preparing our children for academic and personal success now and in the future.

Arranging a visit to NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.fannon@ncea.org.uk.

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