Easington Lane Primary School - HeadteacherJobsGoPublic

Easington Lane Full time £75,664 - £87,664 a year

Posted 7 November 2026 Closing date 27 November 2026

Checked 3 hours ago · still listed on the employer's site Closes in 20 days · 27 Nov 2026

Seaham Rail Station (4.0 miles, direct) South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (6.6 miles, direct) Cemetery Road Allotments (4.9 miles, direct)

Easington Lane Primary School

High Street

Easington Lane

Houghton le Spring

DH5 0JT

Tel: 0191 5171700

Website: https://easingtonlaneprimary.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs S Nordstrom

N.O.R: 258

Required: 1st April 2027

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Salary: L15 – L21 (£75,664 - £87,664)

Applications are invited for the position of Headteacher

Information

Following the retirement of our longstanding Headteacher, our Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious leader who shares our values and will lead the school forward, building on its strengths and ensuring every child receives the highest quality education.

Our new Headteacher will be:

Passionate about helping every child flourish, nurturing their individual strengths and enabling them to reach their full potential while inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

Committed to working in partnership with families and the wider community, placing the wellbeing of children and families at the heart of the school.

Skilled in evaluating the quality of education, using evidence effectively to identify priorities, drive improvement and secure positive outcomes for all.

Committed to inclusive practice, building on the existing culture of equality, belonging and high expectations for all pupils and staff.

An excellent primary practitioner and inspirational leader, with the experience to lead and manage the school successfully.

Passionate about developing the whole child, nurturing confidence, empathy and respect so that pupils are well prepared to become responsible and caring citizens.

A confident decisionmaker who builds trust and empowers others by sharing responsibility and developing leadership across the school.

We can offer you:

Enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn.

A committed and supportive Governing Body with high aspirations for the school and its pupils.

A hardworking, dedicated and welcoming staff team who work together to provide the best possible learning experiences and opportunities for every child.

A well-established school culture that is committed to effective partnership working with families and the wider community.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0191 517 1700 to arrange an appointment.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Lucy Atkinson, Senior School Improvement Officer ([email protected]) on 07787284284.

How to apply

Application packs are available on NE Jobs. Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

Please return completed applications to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 27th November.
Shortlisting will be held on Thursday 3rd December.
Interviews will be held on Friday 11th December.

The Governing Body of Easington Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Headteacher is expected to share this commitment and must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard them. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks and vetting including an enhanced DBS check and checks against the children’s barred list.

A minimum of two references are required prior to the commencement of employment. Additional references may be requested. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.