Job Description

Headteacher

L12 - L18 67,989 - 78,702

Full Time, Whole Time

Permanent

Required from April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

N.O.R. 207 (including a Gov-led Nursery)


Required for April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.




We are looking for an inspirational leader whose vision is to continue to develop and grow our school in the heart of the community and lead it through the next stage of its journey, in line with our vision of learning together for life.



We are a nurturing, community centred, lively, inclusive school, dedicated to developing every child through our offer of high quality education. We offer a wide range of opportunities for children both in and out of school with the intention of giving them diverse, memorable and positive school experiences.



We create and foster a family friendly atmosphere which is conducive to the progress of all - children and staff. We aim for our children to leave us as confident, independent, resilient, responsible young people prepared for the next stage of their learning.




You will be joining a skilled, highly committed and positive team, including an active and supportive governing body who are also committed to providing the best opportunities for all children and a strong sense of belonging.



If this is the kind of school community you would like to lead, be part of and contribute to, then wed welcome an application from you.




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



Visits to the school are encouraged on one of the following dates:

Thursday 23 October 2025 at 2.00pm Monday 3 November 2025 at 11.00am Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 4.00pm Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 2.00pm



Please contact the school office to make an appointment:

Further information about the school is available on our website.

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



Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 Noon on day 14th November 2025

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd December 2025



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.



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.



Sedgefield Primary School

Rectory Row

Sedgefield

Stockton on Tees

County Durham

TS21 2BJ



Tel: 01740 620359

Email: office@sedgefieldprimary.co.uk

Website: www.sedgefield-pri.durham.sch.uk