Head Teacher (Monkton Academy)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
07/01/2025
Advert End Date:
27/01/2025 12:00
Salary:
Leadership scale point 11 - 16
Job Category:
Schools - Leadership
Employment Location:
Monkton Academy, South Shields
Further Information
Head Teacher
Monkton Academy requires a new Head Teacher from April 2025
Leadership scale point 11 - 16
SUMMARY
The Governors at Monkton Academy and Oak Learning Trust are looking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and passionate head teacher to lead Monkton Academy into its next stages of development.
Monkton Academy is a happy, caring, and inclusive school where everyone is valued and respected; our pupils are at the heart of all that we do. Monkton is more than a school; we are a community.
Our vision is to Inspire, Achieve and Empower pupils who relish challenge and want to enhance the lives of others.
Our talented and devoted staff are committed to enriching the lives of every child by creating opportunities and experiences to help them grow and develop the skills and knowledge they need for life (both now and beyond Monkton).
Our mission statement is: Making Memorable Moments every day; all day; for everyone. We do this by providing an engaging and nurturing environment in which our pupils can learn, achieve, and thrive. Our approach to learning is holistic to ensure that we support and meet the individual needs of each child. Our school improvement plan underpins all that we do. We are continuously looking at how we can raise aspirations and achieve the absolute best outcomes for our children and the wider community we serve.
Our current head teacher is retiring in February 2025. We are looking for a new head teacher that shares our vision and who will work with the trust, governors, staff, and children to shape the strategic direction of the school.
Is Monkton for you? We are looking for someone who understands the challenges of the community we serve and its impact. You must be resolute and committed to giving every child at Monkton the opportunity to realise their full potential and leave school with confidence in themselves and pride in their achievements, ready for the next step.
Are you the right person for Monkton? Who better to tell us than our children. We asked our School Council what skills and qualities they consider important in a head teacher and leader:
- A TEAM PLAYER: “Someone who will get involved with and get to know the children and run a club.”
- A SPECIALIST: “Be good at the main subjects.”
- KINDNESS: “Be kind and supportive, approachable.”
- A GOOD LISTENER: “Someone who will listen to the children and their views.”
- INSPIRING: “Someone who is motivating and persuasive.”
- FUN: “Someone who will enjoy getting involved on ‘special’ days such as World Book Day.”
Are you a Monktonite in training, that believes that children are always at the heart of what we do? If so, we would love to hear from you. Visits are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged.
Closing date: 12pm Monday 27 January 2025
Please contact Amanda Barron (email amanda.barron@olt.org.uk Telephone (0191) 490 6453) for any further details. The application form can be found saved in ‘Supporting Documents’ and completed application forms and letter of application are to be returned to Amanda.barron@olt.org.uk
Monkton Academy and Oak Learning Trust are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Monkton Academy is the Employer.