Headteacher
| Posting date: | 28 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 0LF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d7c3583b-23c0-42c7-ab88-2df2abe7a8b7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspirational primary leader with a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment where children can grow? Do you have the vision and resilience to lead a school community and drive improvement?
James Knott Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to join an experienced team and build on its strong foundations, leading the school in the next phase of development.
The Headteacher will provide strategic leadership for the school, driving the ethos, vision and values of the Trust while ensuring the highest standards of education, safeguarding and operational effectiveness.
Working closely with the Primary Improvement Team and Central Services, you will:
• Maintain and raise academic standards so that outcomes meet or exceed national expectations
• Deliver an inspiring, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils
• Ensure safeguarding and the wellbeing of children remain paramount
• Lead and develop high-quality teaching through rigorous monitoring and professional development
• Use pupil performance data strategically to drive improvement
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Lead effective resource and financial management in line with Trust policy
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements
You will also play an active role within the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team, contributing to cross school collaboration and the wider strategic development of primary education across the Trust.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits We Offer
• An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays for all year-round staff, increasing to 31 days after five years’ service.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
• Cycle to work scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust 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 subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Are you an inspirational primary leader with a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment where children can grow? Do you have the vision and resilience to lead a school community and drive improvement?
James Knott Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to join an experienced team and build on its strong foundations, leading the school in the next phase of development.
The Headteacher will provide strategic leadership for the school, driving the ethos, vision and values of the Trust while ensuring the highest standards of education, safeguarding and operational effectiveness.
Working closely with the Primary Improvement Team and Central Services, you will:
• Maintain and raise academic standards so that outcomes meet or exceed national expectations
• Deliver an inspiring, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils
• Ensure safeguarding and the wellbeing of children remain paramount
• Lead and develop high-quality teaching through rigorous monitoring and professional development
• Use pupil performance data strategically to drive improvement
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Lead effective resource and financial management in line with Trust policy
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements
You will also play an active role within the Trust’s Executive Leadership Team, contributing to cross school collaboration and the wider strategic development of primary education across the Trust.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits We Offer
• An excellent pension scheme with a generous 17% employer contribution from the Trust.
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays for all year-round staff, increasing to 31 days after five years’ service.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
• Cycle to work scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust 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 subject to an enhanced DBS check.