Assistant Headteacher
Wellfield School
Durham, County
- £62,636 - £69,138 per year
- New
- Salary:
- LPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Spring Term 2025
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2024
Job overview
We are seeking a driven and dynamic individual to join our Senior Leadership Team as an Assistant Headteacher at Wellfield School. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Headteacher to ensure that all students achieve their full academic potential. You will take the lead on key whole-school strategies and manage staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that drives student success.
As Assistant Headteacher, you will provide leadership and direction to students, staff, parents, and the wider community. A key part of your role will be to continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that every student is encouraged to achieve the highest possible standards. Working with the Headteacher, you will turn the school’s vision into concrete goals and operational plans that promote high aspirations and drive school improvement.
You will be an exemplary leader and role model, demonstrating excellence in teaching, leadership, and behaviour management. Your commitment to professional development and the growth of the whole school community will be crucial, and you will help shape a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking educational leader who is passionate about making a lasting impact.
What We Offer:
- can offer exceptional opportunities for career development across our expanding multi-academy trust
- A modern, state-of-the-art school facility equipped with top-tier resources
- A supportive and inclusive work environment with additional staff benefits, including discount schemes and more
Visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Ms K Jobes to arrange this at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net.
Attached documents
About Wellfield School
- Wellfield School
- North Road East, Wingate
- County Durham
- TS28 5AX
- United Kingdom
Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.
Acting Head of School
Louise Colquhoun
Values and vision
Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.
Wellfield School holds mathematics and computing specialist status. A recent £8.5m investment led to a rebuild of school premises.
Ofsted report
“The achievement of students is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. There are excellent relationships between students and staff and this helps to build a purposeful environment for learners where all feel valued. Students feel safe and are very proud of their school.”
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