Head of School


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Yarm, TS15 9LX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Successful senior leadership experience in a Primary setting.

• Experience of developing highly exciting and innovative curriculum plans, personalised to the needs of the whole pupil.

• Demonstrable success in raising standards and meeting challenging targets at whole school level.

• Experience and evidence of managing, developing, inspiring and motivating staff.

• The ability to set appropriate targets for the improvement of school performance and how to establish, monitor and evaluate an action plan in relation to those targets.

• Up to date knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation and procedures and the ability to promote a culture of safeguarding across the school community.

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification and QTS, ideally with further leadership qualifications

What the school offers its staff

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere

• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve

• An aspirational curriculum for all students

• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team

• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers

• Opportunities for career development

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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