Headteacher

Connected Local Government; Consett; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational authority is seeking a committed and experienced Headteacher for Leadgate Primary School in Consett, England. As Headteacher, you will lead the school community with integrity and enthusiasm, ensuring all students receive a high-quality education. Your role will involve strategic planning and fostering a nurturing environment for both students and staff. The position offers a salary range of £71,330 - £82,654 and is permanent, full-time, effective from the Autumn Term 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive governors

Qualifications

• Significant management experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to instill high standards in staff and children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Drive the curriculum forward with vision and passion.
• Support and nurture the wellbeing of children and staff.
• Build a strong and cohesive school community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Integrity

Resilience

Job description

Headteacher

Salary: Group: 3, LPR L14 to L20 £71,330 - £82,654

Permanent, full time

N.O.R. - 180

Required for the start of the Autumn Term 2026.

Position overview

Leadgate Primary School seeks to appoint an inspirational, experienced and highly motivated teacher, with significant management experience.

Desired candidate profile

• An experienced leader who works with integrity and enthusiasm and has high expectations of staff and children.
• A resilient leader who is committed to rigorously instilling the highest standards for all members of our school community, so the children get the very best education.
• A strategic thinker with the vision and passion to drive our curriculum forward, ensuring the highest standards of inclusive learning.
• An inspiring leader making sure our children leave Leadgate Primary School as mature, rounded, resilient individuals, ready for the next steps in their education.
• A caring leader who can support and nurture the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and staff in our school and who can promote pastoral support.
• An outstanding communicator who has the ability to maintain a strong and cohesive wider school community.

Benefits and support

In return, we offer the opportunity to make a difference to the future of our children and to work with motivated, dedicated and talented staff. You will also be supported by our highly proactive governors, the Local Authority and the school community in your role and with your continued professional development.

EEO statement

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions, making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Application instructions

Completed application forms should be returned to [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 30 January 2026.

Interview date: 3 privind March 2026

The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Disclosure form.

Contact details

Leadgate Primary School
A vem Grove and West Street,
Leadgate,
Consett,
County Durham,
DH8 7RH

Tel. No. 01207 610355
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.leadgate.durham.sch.uk