Required for 1st September 2025, subject to all clearances being in place.
Ofsted have consistently said that Chopwell Primary is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted April 2022).
Due to the resignation of our Head Teacher, the Governors, staff, parents, and pupils are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head to continue to lead Chopwell Primary School. This appointment is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader with the passion, vision, and resilience to take our highly successful school into the future.
You will have the knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills needed to sustain improvement throughout the school. You will also need to be committed to providing a creative, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children and staff. You will have high expectations in leading our dedicated staff team in order to continue to drive progress so that all children reach their full potential.
We are a caring and welcoming school with confident, happy, and hard-working children who enjoy a safe and friendly environment. Our well-equipped building and vast grounds add to our potential to deliver a challenging and innovative curriculum. Our school is valued and supported by parents and the community, as well as an active and engaged Governing Body.
We invite you to visit our school before submitting your application. There will be an opportunity to visit the school at 10.00am on Friday 21st February 2025 or 1.00pm on Monday 3rd March 2025, (by appointment only).
Please contact Miss L Bradford, School Business Manager, to book a visit.
Telephone: 01207 561322, Email: school@chopwellprimary.co.uk
Application forms only available via email from joannedunbar@gateshead.gov.uk
Closing Date: 12noon on Monday 10th March 2025
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 11th March 2025
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 and Monday 7th April 2025
If successful, you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
This post may require a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association.
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