Head Teacher (Jarrow Cross CE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
07/03/2025
Advert End Date:
21/03/2025 12:00
Job Category:
Schools - Leadership
Employment Location:
Jarrow Cross Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Further Information
Head Teacher
Jarrow Cross CE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
‘Value in everyone’
ISR: L13 – L19
Group 2 School NOR: 288
Required for: September 2025
Due to the retirement of our much respected Head Teacher, the Governors are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic school leader to continue the development of this successful school where raising the aspirations of every child is paramount. In line with its Christian ethos, the school is dedicated to providing a caring environment in which children are inspired, valued and enabled.
You will be supported by a helpful and encouraging Governing Body, enthusiastic staff, wonderful children and parents/carers, the Local Authority and the Diocese.
Our new Head Teacher will:
- Have proven leadership and management skills.
- Be passionate about children and committed to developing the potential of every child.
- Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
- Have high expectations and respect of all staff, to enable them to be the very best they can.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
- Continue to drive the school’s vibrant curriculum.
- Challenge, motivate and inspire others.
- Be supportive of our school’s Christian values.
We can offer you:
- Very supportive Governing Body, staff and families.
- Supportive Church Community.
- A community led school.
- Active friends of Jarrow Cross PTA.
- Active School Council.
Closing Date is on Friday 21 March 2025 (noon) and the interviews will take place on Friday 11 April 2025.
Visits to the school are welcome on Thursday 13 and Wednesday 19 March at 4pm. These can be arranged through the school office on (0191) 489 8354 and speaking to Mrs Susan McBeth, Head Teacher.
The Governing Body, Diocese and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults 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 will 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