Headteacher
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School:
Whitley Bay High School -
Location:
North Tyneside -
Salary:
Leadership Pay Range L37-L43 (£129,733-£148,829) -
Hours:
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Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
5th Nov 2026
Applications are invited for the post of Headteacher to start in September 2027, following the retirement of the current post holder Steve Wilson at the end of this academic year.
Whitley Bay High School is an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome people from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
The school is an outstanding, oversubscribed, 13-18 comprehensive school in North Tyneside, which is held in high regard both nationally and in the local community. We have 1844 students, including 676 in the Sixth Form. We want our students to be happy, optimistic learners with high self-esteem, and enthused with a belief that they can achieve their full potential.
The school has an engaged and effective Governing Body, which is seeking to appoint a Headteacher who will continue to provide leadership and vision, inspire staff and students, and lead the school forward in the next phase of its development.
This is an exciting opportunity for a serving Head with a proven track record who is looking for a new challenge, or a senior school leader who is showing outstanding potential and is ready for Headship in this fast-paced but very supportive environment.
To request an application form and an information pack please contact Sharon Armstrong via email sharon.armstrong@whitleybayhighschool.org
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the school for a formal briefing on Wednesday, 18th November 2026.
Formal interviews will be held on Thursday, 26th and Friday, 27th November 2026 inclusive.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th November 2026 at 12 noon.
Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be
sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate
Whitley Bay High School
Whitley Bay High School is a mixed 13-18 comprehensive school. The school has grown considerably in size over the last decade, and is oversubscribed each year. Currently the roll is 1770, with 650 in the Sixth Form. There are 184 members of staff, 115 Teaching and 69 Support staff.
We moved into our new school in September 2023 which has been built on the same site as the old school. This has provided Whitley Bay High School with state-of-the-art facilities for our students, staff and the wider community.
The School benefits from a very committed and forward-looking Governing Body, and Governors take a keen interest (and usually are involved) in staff appointments. Much of the work of the Governing Body is done in its three Committees, and staff and students are often invited to meetings to make their views known.
In conclusion, Whitley Bay High School has an outstanding reputation both in the North East and nationally. The school prides itself on positive relationships and its relaxed but purposeful atmosphere. It is in the middle of exciting and extensive continuing development, and new appointments will have an important part to play in this.
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