Head Teacher (Primary)

We are seeking the right person to provide outstanding leadership and management for our three-form-entry Primary phase of a very special school where everyone is Valued, Challenged and Inspired.

Already a Head Teacher in a smaller school or with similar, successful experience, you will ensure all our students know they are ‘made in God’s image’ and are therefore infinitely precious, morally responsible and gifted for a purpose.

Ensuring our students have the very best educational start in life in an environment where everyone is Valued, Challenged, and Inspired, you will embed our vibrant, celebratory, and inclusive Christian ethos, which runs as a “golden thread” through the curriculum, our approach to behaviour management and personal development and in our dealings with parents and the wider community – many of whom may not be Christians themselves.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the primary phase, supporting teachers to improve their practice, developing the curriculum, ensuring the timely use of appropriate assessments, and raising standards. You will work collaboratively and closely with secondary colleagues to ensure a whole-school approach. As part of the Trust Senior Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools across the Trust.

There is an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian.

We’re a growing Trust; whether you already have a strong track record as a Head Teacher/Principal or are currently a senior leader seeking a highly rewarding and challenging role prior to your first headship, you will be ready to take your next step and will have the skills and ability to bring your vision to life.

Interested?

If you would like to visit us or arrange an informal telephone conversation with our CEO, Professor Mark Pike, or Andrew Thelwell, Principal, Bede Academy (North), please contact hrobinson@esf-mail.org.uk.

For further information and to apply, please click here.

Closing date: 10:00am, 28th February 2023

Bede Academy, Northumberland

• Bede Academy is the fourth school in the outstandingly successful ESF family
• Distinct Christian ethos
• State-of-the-art facility
• Excellent standards in student attainment and behaviour with all expected to achieve their personal best
• Excellent CPD provision and scope for career development

A Passion for Excellence

Bede Academy takes its responsibility for safeguarding children very seriously and successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.