What skills and experience we're looking for
Following the recent appointment of the current Deputy Headteacher to the role of Headteacher at Simonside Primary, the ONE Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and ambitious leader who can demonstrate outstanding practice and provide strategic, innovative and creative direction in order to raise standards and ensure the very best outcomes for all.
Simonside Primary School is an average-size primary school with 300 pupils, based in the Outer West of Newcastle.The school has been part of the ONE (Owl North East) Trust since January 2024.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Headteacher, the Trust and the Local Governing Body to lead and shape the future of the school, uphold and maintain the strong ethos and values established and harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff and pupils.
In return, the appointed Deputy Headteacher will work with an experienced and dedicated staff team to build on the continued successes and achievements of the school. The successful candidate will also benefit from the strong and extensive network of support from other leaders within the Trust.
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:
• is an excellent classroom practitioner who can lead a Key Stage
• has an inspirational and inclusive teaching and leadership style which will empower and motivate others to reach their full potential
• has a proven track record of high expectations in raising standards
• is committed to our inclusive approach which celebrates cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic diversity
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• has very high expectations of behaviour and is passionate about children’s learning
• will be able to further develop our collaborative, team approach
• is able to maintain and strengthen our current links with parents and the wider community.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• the opportunity to lead as part of our friendly and hard-working team of staff
• the support of our dedicated team of staff, local governors and Trustees, and work with them in implementing a vision of excellence
• the opportunity to work as part of a positive and caring school ethos
• established working relationships with parents and the local community
• the opportunity to work in partnership with other members of our Trust community as part of an extensive network of support
• the opportunity to actively engage in your continued professional development.
Simonside Primary offers a new school building with state-of-the-art facilities as well as Nursery provision for three and four-year-olds.
You will be based at Simonside Primary School. At the request of the ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.