Headteacher
Whitley Bay High School, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2027
Closing date
5 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay Range L37 - L43 (£129,733 - £148,829)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Applications are invited for the post of Headteacher to start in September 2027, following the retirement of the current post holder Steve Wilson at the end of this academic year.
Whitley Bay High School is an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome people from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
The school is an outstanding, oversubscribed, 13-18 comprehensive school in North Tyneside, which is held in high regard both nationally and in the local community. We have 1844 students, including 676 in the Sixth Form. We want our students to be happy, optimistic learners with high self-esteem, and enthused with a belief that they can achieve their full potential.
The school has an engaged and effective Governing Body, which is seeking to appoint a Headteacher who will continue to provide leadership and vision, inspire staff and students, and lead the school forward in the next phase of its development.
This is an exciting opportunity for a serving Head with a proven track record who is looking for a new challenge, or a senior school leader who is showing outstanding potential and is ready for Headship in this fast-paced but very supportive environment.
To request an application form and an information pack please contact Sharon Armstrong via email sharon.armstrong@whitleybayhighschool.org
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the school for a formal briefing on Wednesday, 18th November 2026.
Formal interviews will be held on Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th November 2026 inclusive.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th November 2026 at 12 noon.
Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate
What the school offers its staff
The school is an outstanding, oversubscribed, 13-18 comprehensive school in North Tyneside, which is held in high regard both nationally and in the local community. We have 1844 students, including 676 in the Sixth Form. We want our students to be happy, optimistic learners with high self-esteem, and enthused with a belief that they can achieve their full potential.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Whitley Bay High School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1797 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sharon.armstrong@whitleybayhighschool.org
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