Headteacher
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4HQThis job expired on 14 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
14 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15-L21a
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and Directors of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust invite applications for this position, to commence September 2025.
Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholic leaders for the post of Headteacher of St Alban’s Catholic Primary School.
The central value of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust is that ‘a great education has the power to transform lives. We are seeking a candidate who will join us in this mission.
Trust Directors and Chair of Governors are seeking an inspirational, driven and ambitious Headteacher to build upon the schools’ strengths and take them forward into the next phase of development.
St Alban’s provides high quality education for children from Newcastle. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection report graded St Alban’s as Good.
For the right candidate, this post offers an exceptional opportunity to use their knowledge, experience and creativity to continue the school improvement journey.
Interviews will take place on 23rd May.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Safeguarding Statement
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance,any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service(“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore,we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.
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What the school offers its staff
Our people are our greatest strength. That’s why, when you join Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, you’ll be part of a community built on care, professional development, and opportunity.
We offer a supportive, inclusive environment rooted in Catholic values, alongside a range of benefits designed to help you thrive and feel valued throughout your career.
Professional Development
Access high-quality CPD tailored to your role - whether your focus is curriculum, pastoral care, SEND, or operational leadership. Opportunities include leadership development, apprenticeships, and training delivered through our Diocese.
Health and Wellbeing Support
Through Sparta Health, you’ll have access to confidential counselling, GP appointments, private prescriptions, and physiotherapy support - promoting your health and wellbeing both in and out of school.
Flexible Policies
Our extensive suite of policies is designed to promote wellbeing, work-life balance, and family-friendly working, helping you manage the demands of school life.
Pay and Pensions
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer, with a minimum hourly rate of £12.60. Associate staff benefit from membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, which includes a generous employer contribution.
Travel and Transport
Staff can access NHS fleet car schemes, Cycle-to-Work, Metro corporate travel and support flexible and affordable travel options.
Collaboration across the Trust
With 39 schools in our family, colleagues work together to share expertise, resources, and best practice - strengthening provision and professional learning across our communities.
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.
About St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 238 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker website
- Email address
- joanne.smith@bbcet.org
Arranging a visit to St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joanne.smith@bbcet.org.
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