Headteacher – Permanent - Esh Winning Academy
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Durham, DH7 9BE |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6d525ec2-09ea-4841-8f85-0284d36e5909 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
If you are a leader who values resilience, happiness, and innovation, we warmly invite you to help us write the next chapter of our success story.
The successful candidate will:
• Strategic and Impact-Driven Leadership - Be an experienced and accomplished leader with a proven ability to drive sustained school improvement and deliver measurable gains in pupil outcomes across all areas of responsibility.
• Deep Expertise in Primary Education - Bring a comprehensive understanding of the full primary journey, from our high-quality, oversubscribed 2 year old provision in Early Years through to the academic and pastoral demands of Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Advocate of High-Quality Play - Have a passion for outdoor and play-based learning, with experience of or a commitment to OPAL and a willingness to maintain and develop the school’s four-time Platinum status as a defining feature of its ethos.
• Curriculum Innovation - Be skilled in designing and leading a coherent, knowledge-rich curriculum, with a strong track record of translating ambition and high expectations to excellent classroom practice for all pupils.
• Inspirational Role Model-Be an exceptional classroom practitioner who leads with integrity and ambition, sets high expectations for every child, and empowers staff to continually develop and excel.
• Trusted Collaborator and Community Builder - Be committed to working in partnership across WISE Academies and with the wider community, balancing the Trust’s shared values with a clear celebration of Esh Winning’s unique identity.
• Skilled and Confident Communicator - Be an articulate, emotionally intelligent leader who builds strong, trusting relationships with staff, families, governors, and external partners.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you the opportunity to:
• A Purpose-Built, Sustainable Setting - Lead a modern, environmentally conscious school designed to support outstanding teaching and learning, reflecting a deep commitment to sustainability and future-focused education.
• Leadership within a Nationally Recognised Trust - Be part of WISE Academies, a high-performing Trust with a proven track record of school improvement, offering strong governance, clear vision, and a culture that values both collaboration and local identity.
• Outstanding Play and Learning Provision - Join a school recognised in the top 1% nationally for play, with four OPAL Platinum awards and a well-resourced, welcoming site that sits at the heart of its community.
• A Thriving Pupil Community - Work with nearly 300 curious, motivated, and respectful children who bring energy, enthusiasm, and joy to everyday school life.
• A Culture Rooted in Values and Inclusion - Lead within a creative, inclusive environment where the development of the whole child sits at the centre of decision-making, alongside a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and sustainable workloads.
• Exceptional Professional Support and Development - Benefit from extensive Trust-wide networks and specialist central services in finance, people, estates, and school improvement, freeing you to focus on strategic leadership and high-quality teaching and learning.
• Investment in Leadership Growth - Access high-quality professional development, coaching, and autonomy within a supportive network that nurtures leaders at every stage and invests in the success of the entire workforce.
The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.
WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.
Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.
Further details about the role
For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk
Tours of the School: Monday 16 February between 1pm and 4.30pm, Tuesday 17th between 1pm and 4:30pm and Wednesday 18 February between 9:30am and 11:30am.
Please contact the school office on 0191 373 4701 to book an individual appointment during these times. If these times are not convenient, we will try to accommodate other times. Please contact the school office for this.
Closing date: 12 noon 27 February 2026
Shortlisting: week commencing 2 March 2026
Interviews: 12 and 13 March 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
If you are a leader who values resilience, happiness, and innovation, we warmly invite you to help us write the next chapter of our success story.
The successful candidate will:
• Strategic and Impact-Driven Leadership - Be an experienced and accomplished leader with a proven ability to drive sustained school improvement and deliver measurable gains in pupil outcomes across all areas of responsibility.
• Deep Expertise in Primary Education - Bring a comprehensive understanding of the full primary journey, from our high-quality, oversubscribed 2 year old provision in Early Years through to the academic and pastoral demands of Key Stages 1 and 2.
• Advocate of High-Quality Play - Have a passion for outdoor and play-based learning, with experience of or a commitment to OPAL and a willingness to maintain and develop the school’s four-time Platinum status as a defining feature of its ethos.
• Curriculum Innovation - Be skilled in designing and leading a coherent, knowledge-rich curriculum, with a strong track record of translating ambition and high expectations to excellent classroom practice for all pupils.
• Inspirational Role Model-Be an exceptional classroom practitioner who leads with integrity and ambition, sets high expectations for every child, and empowers staff to continually develop and excel.
• Trusted Collaborator and Community Builder - Be committed to working in partnership across WISE Academies and with the wider community, balancing the Trust’s shared values with a clear celebration of Esh Winning’s unique identity.
• Skilled and Confident Communicator - Be an articulate, emotionally intelligent leader who builds strong, trusting relationships with staff, families, governors, and external partners.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you the opportunity to:
• A Purpose-Built, Sustainable Setting - Lead a modern, environmentally conscious school designed to support outstanding teaching and learning, reflecting a deep commitment to sustainability and future-focused education.
• Leadership within a Nationally Recognised Trust - Be part of WISE Academies, a high-performing Trust with a proven track record of school improvement, offering strong governance, clear vision, and a culture that values both collaboration and local identity.
• Outstanding Play and Learning Provision - Join a school recognised in the top 1% nationally for play, with four OPAL Platinum awards and a well-resourced, welcoming site that sits at the heart of its community.
• A Thriving Pupil Community - Work with nearly 300 curious, motivated, and respectful children who bring energy, enthusiasm, and joy to everyday school life.
• A Culture Rooted in Values and Inclusion - Lead within a creative, inclusive environment where the development of the whole child sits at the centre of decision-making, alongside a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and sustainable workloads.
• Exceptional Professional Support and Development - Benefit from extensive Trust-wide networks and specialist central services in finance, people, estates, and school improvement, freeing you to focus on strategic leadership and high-quality teaching and learning.
• Investment in Leadership Growth - Access high-quality professional development, coaching, and autonomy within a supportive network that nurtures leaders at every stage and invests in the success of the entire workforce.
The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.
WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.
Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.
Further details about the role
For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone 0191 7070125 [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk
Tours of the School: Monday 16 February between 1pm and 4.30pm, Tuesday 17th between 1pm and 4:30pm and Wednesday 18 February between 9:30am and 11:30am.
Please contact the school office on 0191 373 4701 to book an individual appointment during these times. If these times are not convenient, we will try to accommodate other times. Please contact the school office for this.
Closing date: 12 noon 27 February 2026
Shortlisting: week commencing 2 March 2026
Interviews: 12 and 13 March 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.