Monkwearmouth Academy
Monkwearmouth Academy is a vibrant, Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school (November 2023) in Sunderland with nearly 900 students aged 11-16 on roll. We have an ambition to become one of the top performing schools in Sunderland and the Academy is on a strong trajectory to achieve this.
Following the most recent Ofsted inspection where we were judged Good in all areas, we continue to strive to become a school where every child achieves their full potential and that our community are proud of. The Academy became part of Tyne Coast Academy Trust (TCAT) in September 2019. Since then, the Trust has invested over £6m in the estate bringing its building, learning environment and IT infrastructure up to date. Attainment is rising with all headline measures improving again in 2024 and attendance has recovered well since the pandemic.
To further support our schools, TCAT currently works closely with one of the highest performing trusts in the country to help accelerate further the trajectory of improvement. The Gorse Academies Trust (TGAT) provides support, challenge and expertise and already significant improvements are evident. The Trust has a strong board and a very experienced and supportive executive team. This is an exciting time to join Monkwearmouth Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust. We are looking for the best as our staff and students deserve the best.
Headteacher L26 – L32 £92,052 - £106,626 per annum (Starting Salary dependent upon experience with the potential for a higher salary for an exceptional candidate)
Tyne Coast Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an inspirational, passionate and collaborative Headteacher to lead Monkwearmouth on the next phase of its journey. To be successful, you’ll be an experienced and passionate leader with an excellent track record. You will have a good understanding of what makes a truly great school and how to take an improved, popular, and ‘good’ school on the path to ‘outstanding’ in all areas.
You will be dedicated to achieving excellence and raising standards of achievement for all. You’ll need to demonstrate the ability to engage, inspire and prioritise excellent relationships with the students, staff, and community we are so proud to serve. As Headteacher, you will place students first in every decision you make. You will need to be a tenacious and highly empathetic leader, with relentlessly high expectations, a passion for our school community, and innovation, resourcefulness, and creativity in abundance.
Collaboration and a strong moral purpose will be core to your leadership approach. You will be given the autonomy to lead and shape the school for the future and every opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the TCAT network. Our new Headteacher must possess a breadth of experience to enable us to get the very best out of every child. You will be committed to sourcing exceptional opportunities for our wonderful students.
An experienced professional, you are likely to be a talented Headteacher looking for a new challenge, but you could also be an experienced Deputy Headteacher looking for your first Headteacher post. The ideal candidate for this post will already be an enthusiastic and resilient leader, with an excellent track record and the unique ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues to learn and succeed. Your role will be to make Monkwearmouth Academy one of the very best schools in the North East.
We can offer a MAT environment that values Headteacher professionalism and delegates to them the responsibilities for their children and young people’s education and pastoral care whilst also providing a collaborative and developmental relationship with other leaders across our family of schools and central team.
We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. You will receive strong, consistent support from dedicated staff, loyal parents and students, together with a committed central trust team, governors and trustees. You will also collaborate with Trust Headteachers and the central team and impact on how the Trust develops over the coming years. You will be a key part of a strategically developed growth plan to increase the size of the MAT which will provide excellent career development opportunities.
Potential candidates are invited to contact Lindsay Teare, by emailing Lindsay.winter@mwa.tynecoast.academy to arrange a suitable time to discuss the post with our Chief Executive, Mike Collier and/or to arrange a visit to the academy.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 3 February 2025. Please return your completed application form to Dayna Hancock, HR Administration Assistant by emailing dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy
Monkwearmouth Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Application packs and further information can be found on the Tyne Coast Academy Trust website here or by contacting Dayna Hancock, HR Administration Assistant at dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy
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