Sunderland City Council
Easington Lane Primary School - Headteacher
Easington Lane Primary School - Headteacher at Sunderland City Council, based in Easington Lane, paying £75,664 - £87,664 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £75,664 - £87,664 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Easington Lane
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teacher
- DBS check
About 83% above the going rate for teacher
Reference f2d580be987605b82caaf56da9cb616fa1f55f20
About the role
Easington Lane Primary School
High Street
Easington Lane
Houghton le Spring
DH5 0JT
[phone removed]
Website: https://easingtonlaneprimary.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs S Nordstrom
N.O.R: 258
Required: 1st April 2027
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: L15 – L21 (£75,664 - £87,664)
Applications are invited for the position of Headteacher
Information
Following the retirement of our longstanding Headteacher, our Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious leader who shares our values and will lead the school forward, building on its strengths and ensuring every child receives the highest quality education.
Our new Headteacher will be:
We can offer you:
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on [phone removed] to arrange an appointment.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Lucy Atkinson, Senior School Improvement Officer ([email removed]) on [phone removed].
How to apply
Application packs are available on NE Jobs. Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
Please return completed applications to [email removed]
• The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 27th November.
• Shortlisting will be held on Thursday 3rd December.
• Interviews will be held on Friday 11th December.
The Governing Body of Easington Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Headteacher is expected to share this commitment and must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard them. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks and vetting including an enhanced DBS check and checks against the children’s barred list.
A minimum of two references are required prior to the commencement of employment. Additional references may be requested. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.
High Street
Easington Lane
Houghton le Spring
DH5 0JT
[phone removed]
Website: https://easingtonlaneprimary.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs S Nordstrom
N.O.R: 258
Required: 1st April 2027
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: L15 – L21 (£75,664 - £87,664)
Applications are invited for the position of Headteacher
Information
Following the retirement of our longstanding Headteacher, our Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious leader who shares our values and will lead the school forward, building on its strengths and ensuring every child receives the highest quality education.
Our new Headteacher will be:
- Passionate about helping every child flourish, nurturing their individual strengths and enabling them to reach their full potential while inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
- Committed to working in partnership with families and the wider community, placing the wellbeing of children and families at the heart of the school.
- Skilled in evaluating the quality of education, using evidence effectively to identify priorities, drive improvement and secure positive outcomes for all.
- Committed to inclusive practice, building on the existing culture of equality, belonging and high expectations for all pupils and staff.
- An excellent primary practitioner and inspirational leader, with the experience to lead and manage the school successfully.
- Passionate about developing the whole child, nurturing confidence, empathy and respect so that pupils are well prepared to become responsible and caring citizens.
- A confident decisionmaker who builds trust and empowers others by sharing responsibility and developing leadership across the school.
We can offer you:
- Enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn.
- A committed and supportive Governing Body with high aspirations for the school and its pupils.
- A hardworking, dedicated and welcoming staff team who work together to provide the best possible learning experiences and opportunities for every child.
- A well-established school culture that is committed to effective partnership working with families and the wider community.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on [phone removed] to arrange an appointment.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Lucy Atkinson, Senior School Improvement Officer ([email removed]) on [phone removed].
How to apply
Application packs are available on NE Jobs. Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.
Please return completed applications to [email removed]
• The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 27th November.
• Shortlisting will be held on Thursday 3rd December.
• Interviews will be held on Friday 11th December.
The Governing Body of Easington Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Headteacher is expected to share this commitment and must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard them. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks and vetting including an enhanced DBS check and checks against the children’s barred list.
A minimum of two references are required prior to the commencement of employment. Additional references may be requested. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.
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Reference: f2d580be987605b82caaf56da9cb616fa1f55f20 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Sunderland City Council
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