Headteacher St John's C of E Academy
St John's Church of England Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4UB41 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 st September 2026
Closing date
19 March 2026 at 11am
Date listed
4 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £73,105.00 - £84,699.00 Annually (Actual) L15-L21
Headteacher St John's C of E Academy job summary
The Trust and Local Academy Council at St John's C of E Academy are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader to continue the pursuit of excellence that has been forged by the current leadership team. If you have a passion for leading a fully inclusive Church of England School this could be an opportunity for you.
Our school is dedicated to offering a safe and positive environment where children feel valued, heard, and cared for. Christian values form the foundation of our approach, guiding everything we do. We emphasise strong partnerships with parents and carers, viewing them as essential contributors to their children’s education. We look forward to regular opportunities to connect, celebrate successes, discuss progress, and explore how families can engage in their child’s learning journey.
Supported by dedicated Academy Councillors, leading our committed team of staff who work to provide the best possible education for our pupils is a privilege. We are proud to serve the local community and represent the families that make our school unique. In the midst of ongoing changes, our mission remains the same - ‘Trust in God, Trust Yourself. Aspire, Believe, Achieve!
As part of DND Learning Trust that supports 21 Church of England Schools you will work with the central team to ensure the school continues to be the best it can be.
We are looking for a headteacher who is:
- Enthusiastic, has a secure vision, drive, adaptability and the ability to keep perspective.
- Advocate a sound educational philosophy, with the ability to translate into practice.
- Ability to secure the loyalty and confidence of pupils, staff, parents, those who govern and others
- Ability to create an exceptional positive ethos within the organisation which is recognised by staff, pupils, parents, those who govern and the wider community
- Commitment to their own personal development
- Be a role model for pupils and staff
As a Headteacher in the DND Learning Trust we offer:
- A nurturing school with a dedicated team
- A supportive warm and welcoming ethos which puts children at the heart of all we do
- A Challenge and Support school improvement model meaning you are fully support
- A bespoke induction program as part of the Trust
- A mentor Head to ensure you settle into your new role
- A sense of family through wider connections through Trust networks
- A Team that genuinely wants to help you to succeed in making sure Every Child Matters and No Child is Ever Left Behind
For expressions of interest please arrange a call with Paul Rickeard OBE Trust CEO paul.rickeard@dndlt.co.uk
Visits to the school are to be encouraged - please contact marco.ramsay@stjohnsceacademy.co.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure an Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of any unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St John's Church of England Academy is fully committed to safeguarding throughout the school.
In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was graded as ‘Outstanding.’ We provide high-quality teaching from caring, conscientious staff who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.
Christian values are fostered within our friendly school and we were rated ‘Outstanding’ in our most recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). We have links with Darlington Deanery and the Durham Diocese.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St John's Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 248 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's Church of England Academy website
St. John’s is a very special inclusive school that provides the community with a family, as well as our children with an outstanding education. We believe passionately that every child should aim for excellence and can fulfil their individual potential. Our main aim is to increase our children’s life chances – children from Darlington can achieve great things.
Our school provides a safe, positive and encouraging environment where children feel listened to, valued and cared for. Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. We have strong partnerships with parents and carers, who we believe are vital to the education of their children, and we look forward to seeing you on many occasions to celebrate successes, discuss progress and discuss how you can become involved in your child’s learning journey.
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