Executive Headteacher

EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER

 Salary: Group:  8   LPR   L36 (£104,666) – L42 (£121,258)

 The Oaks N.O.R. 348

Evergreen Primary School N.O.R. 231

Croft Community School N.O.R. 196

Due to the retirement of our excellent Executive Headteacher, the Governors of The North and South West Durham Learning Federation are seeking an inspiring Executive Headteacher to build on our strong foundations and lead our federation of special schools with vision, ambition and warmth from January 2024.

We are looking for an Executive Headteacher to lead and further develop our federation of The Oaks Secondary School, Evergreen Primary School, and Croft School. As the successful candidate you will be dedicated to consistently ensuring the high standards and breadth of education that every child deserves. You will be committed to inclusive education for all and value partnerships across the federation’s schools and beyond. You will work collaboratively with the Governing Board to realise the vision and strategic aims of The North and South West Durham Learning Federation.

The Federation can offer you: 

• enthusiastic, happy, and confident children from diverse backgrounds who are proud of their schools and love learning
• an inclusive and welcoming environment in all our schools
• a team of professional staff who are committed to high standards of teaching and ensuring success for all
• a Governing Board which is committed and supportive
• schools where you can make a difference and further develop your career

Applicants will need to provide evidence of leadership of the highest quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields, evidence of expertise in specialist education and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions, making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Completed application forms should be returned to EDGS.Administration@durham.gov.uk.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 19 June 2023 at 12 noon

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Disclosure form.

John Pearce

Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Services