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Schools - Head Teacher

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/02/2025
Advert End Date:
03/03/2025 12:00
Salary:
L18 to L24 (£75,675 - £87,651)
Job Category:
Schools - Leadership
Vacancy ID:
276213
Employment Location:
The Sele First School, The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QZ
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
3 Mar
Further Information
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader to guide The Sele First School into its next phase of educational excellence.
The Governors are looking to appoint a leader who will inspire children, challenge our team, and build on the strong foundations built by our leaders. We are looking for a head teacher who has the passion and vision to drive our school onwards so we can provide the best educational and social outcomes for all our children.
As headteacher you will benefit from the support of an experienced deputy headteacher and highly knowledgeable staff team.

What We’re Looking For:
First and foremost, you will be an exceptional teacher with a commitment to ensuring progress and attainment for all children. You are likely to already be a successful Headteacher or senior leader with a proven track record of impact and improvement. We are looking for someone who sets high standards, embraces innovation, and understands that excellence is a journey.
Your role will encompass the strategic leadership of teaching and learning, effective organisation of school operations, and the ability to inspire and support an experienced and talented team of colleagues. Strong communication and relationship-building skills will be essential, as you engage with children, families, staff, and the wider community to uphold our values and vision.

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 3 March 2025

How to apply: Please send your application form and a covering letter to admin@sele.northumberland.sch.uk

Visits: We invite you to visit The Sele First School to see the school for yourself. To arrange a visit, please contact our school office by emailing admin@sele.northumberland.sch.uk

Interviews: Interviews will take place on 20 and 21 March. 

Sele First School is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across our school.

Further information about the school can be found on our website. www.selefirst.org.

 An application pack, including an application form, is available to download below. Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by post and/or by e-mail, no later than midday on Monday 3 March 2025.
School Name: Sele First School
Full address: The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland Postcode: NE46 3QZ
Tel.: 01434 602808
e-mail: admin@sele.northumberland.sch.uk
Website address: www.selefirst.org
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