Headteacher

The Eden Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Headteacher. An exceptional opportunity for an outstanding professional

Salary range: L22 - L26 is £70,744 to £78,024 (Negotiable for an exceptional candidate)

 

The Trustees of the Eden Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher for Hexham Priory School from September 2022 to lead and further develop this exceptional school.

 

Hexham Priory School is a member of the Eden Academy Trust, a family of special schools for children and young people with a range of learning disabilities.

Hexham Priory School is designated for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with a range of learning disabilities including those who are autistic and those who have physical or sensory needs. The school currently has 120 pupils on roll. The school has spacious, purpose-built, specialist classrooms.  Based in the beautiful historic market town of Hexham, the school serves a rural catchment covering over one thousand square miles of West Northumberland.

 

In March 2018 the school was graded as Outstanding by OFSTED. 

We are looking for a Leader with the skills, confidence and experience to be part of the Eden Academy Trust family of schools.  This position offers a significant opportunity to play a leading role in a multi-academy trust going through a period of dynamic and exciting change. The new Headteacher will receive substantial support and work closely with the Regional Director of Schools (North) and have further opportunities to work alongside the other special schools within the Trust.

Further information about the school can be found at www.hexhamprioryschool.co.uk  and www.theedenacademy.co.uk .  You are invited to contact Hexham Priory School if you would like to arrange a visit, on 01434 605021.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail before applying please email: 

Paul Van Walwyk, Director for Central Services and Schools -paul.vanwalwyk@theedenacademy.co.uk  or

Susan Douglas, CEO - susan.douglas@theedenacademy.co.uk . 

Application forms and a candidate information pack can be obtained via North East Jobs - https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Headteacher/219342 

For any other details please contact Colette Haugh at the Eden Academy Trust on 01923 822538 - colette.haugh@theedenacademy.co.uk.  

 

• Closing date for applications – Monday 21 February 2022 at noon 
• Interviews – Tuesday and Wednesday 1st and 2nd March 2022

The Trustees of the Eden Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.