Head Teacher (Biddick Hall Infant School)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/02/2025
Advert End Date:
28/02/2025 12:00
Salary:
L15-L21 (£70,293- £80,634)
Job Category:
Schools - Leadership
Employment Location:
Biddick Hall Infant School/HR Operations
Further Information
Head Teacher
(Biddick Hall Infant School)
L15-L21 (£70,293- £80,634)
NUMBER ON ROLL: 226 including nursery
Required for 1 September 2025
Due to the forthcoming retirement of a much respected Head Teacher an opportunity has arisen for the Governing Board to appoint an energetic and experienced school leader to take up the post of Head Teacher.
Following a successful Ofsted inspection in 2022, Governors are seeking a committed and dedicated Leader to take the school to the next level.
Biddick Hall Infants is a unique school at the heart of the local community which prides itself on a friendly and supportive atmosphere where children, families and staff are encouraged to be the best that they can be.
Applicants for the post should be highly motivated with outstanding interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will:
- Have a strong commitment to sustaining school improvement
- Be committed to safeguarding and understanding the well-being of children
- Be passionate about raising standards and committed to developing the potential of every child
- Have proven leadership and management skills
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
- Be approachable, receptive and able to challenge, motivate and inspire others
- Have high expectations of achievement and the relational approaches to support behaviour.
We can offer you:
- Children who make us smile and be proud every day
- Welcoming and supportive staff team
- A highly committed, experienced and knowledgeable Governing Board
- Continued CPD and support opportunities
Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged through the school office on (0191) 933 0830 and speaking to Mrs Andrea Willis, Head teacher.
Shortlisting: Week commencing 03 March 2025
Formal Interview: Tuesday 25 March 2025
Biddick Hall Infant and Nursery School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and 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.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon: Friday 28 February 2025