Headteacher

CRAMLINGTON LEARNING VILLAGE

Highburn, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6BN

Tel: 01670 712311

Registered in England and Wales Co No: 07730940

11-18 Secondary School of 1730 pupils and 280 in the Sixth Form

Post Title: HEADTEACHER 

Salary: L37 - L43

Contract: Permanent

Cramlington Learning Village is a large and thriving 11-18 secondary school in Cramlington, Northumberland.  

With over 2000 pupils, the Academy Trust is very much at the heart of the local community and we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Headteacher or deputy Headteacher who is ready to take the next step in their career. 

At our last inspection we were rated Good by Ofsted who endorsed our core principles, which infuse our curriculum, culture, and classrooms, and have become a key part of our everyday language:

‘This is a school built on respect, developing resilient learners, expert readers, knowledge explorers and responsible citizens’.

We want all our young people to aspire to university or a high-quality alternative when they leave us at 16 or 18 and have strong systems in place to support this. We are also committed to supporting our students’ mental health.

The role of Headteacher is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, talented, and capable school leader to work in partnership with staff, students and families to build on our high-performance culture where achievement, excellence and inclusion are embedded into everything we do. The successful applicant will be supported by experienced and committed Trustees. 

The Academy is part of the government’s School Rebuilding Programme and the buildings are currently being assessed for refurbishing or rebuilding over the next few years. In addition, the Academy also runs Cramlington Sporting Club, a community resource for local sport and leisure clubs.

The Trustees are seeking to appoint a dynamic Headteacher to drive the Academy Trust forward and develop the strengths of the school and take us to the next level.

Applicants should be able to evidence that they: 

• Have a distinctive personal vision for the development of the Academy Trust 
• Have the enthusiasm, motivation and ability to lead, manage and inspire our students and staff 
• Are committed to the highest standards of learning, teaching, planning and assessment 

We offer:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Strong commitment to your professional development and career.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.

We encourage all applicants to visit the Academy and you are welcome to contact us to arrange an informal discussion. To arrange a school visit please contact Chris Calder, Clerk to the Governing Body, by email at ccalder@cramlingtonlv.co.uk or by telephone on 01670 597870 to arrange a suitable date and time. The Chair of Governors will be the lead for school visits.  

An application pack can be requested from Chris Calder (ccalder@cramlingtonlv.co.uk ) or by phone on 01670 597870. Applications must be returned to the above email address by the closing date.

The closing date for applications is: 13th March 2023 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held w/c 20th March 2023.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This post will also be subject to TRA and S128 clearances.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.