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Headteacher

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/02/2025
Advert End Date:
16/02/2025 23:59
Salary:
Leadership Group Pay Range L25 - L31 (£89,830 - £103,010 per annum)
Job Category:
Schools - Leadership
Vacancy ID:
275790
Employment Location:
King Oswy Drive , Hartlepool, TS24 9PB
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
16 Feb
Further Information
We invite interest in this opportunity to lead St Hild’s Church of England School, which is one of eight schools within NEAT Academy Trust. At the heart of our Trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of young people and our communities.

St Hild’s Church of England School is a rapidly improving school, as evidenced by our recent SIAMS, inspection. We are an inclusive school and continue to grow, providing a thriving learning environment for all of our pupils.

Our journey to ensure improved whole school progress and attainment outcomes for all learners is already underway and we need the right person to work with our Senior Leadership Team and other colleagues to drive forward our key priorities and plans.

We are looking for an inspiring leader, with the drive and vision to build upon the school’s successes to date and develop a shared expectation of high educational standards in the school. You will continue the school improvement journey of St Hild’s Church of England School , champion our young people and relentlessly strive for the very best. This post offers a rare opportunity to work in real collaboration across both primary and secondary phase leading to exciting, innovative practice.

The ideal candidate:
  • Has an excellent understanding of teaching and learning and SEND practice
  • Has proven leadership qualities and ability to challenge, inspire and motivate colleagues
  • Has a proven record as an innovative, resourceful and decisive leader; and
  • Can actively participate in and develop further, schools' partnerships across the Trust and with the local community.
Interested in finding out more about this unique opportunity? We would welcome school visits from potential candidates on Monday 10th February (am) and Thursday 13th February (pm) . To arrange a date and time please get in touch with the NEAT HR Team, at HR@neatat.org.uk. For an informal chat, please contact our CEO Debi Bailey, at d.bailey@neatat.org.uk. 

Interested in applying? If you share our passion and believe you can make a difference, please read the accompanying job description and person specification and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 16th February 2025.

Expected interview dates - 12th & 13th March 2025

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.
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