Deputy Headteacher

We invite interest in this new opportunity to join the senior leadership team at Whitehouse Primary School, which is one of eight schools within NEAT Academy Trust. At the heart of our Trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of young people and our communities.

At Whitehouse Primary School, our dedicated and caring staff work hard to achieve high standards by providing a nurturing environment where all children can flourish. We are committed to developing positive relationships between children, staff, parents and the wider community.

We are looking for an inspiring leader, with the drive and vision to build upon the school’s successes to date and develop a shared expectation of high educational standards in the school. You will continue the school improvement journey of Whitehouse Primary School, champion our young people and relentlessly strive for the very best. This post offers a rare opportunity to work in real collaboration across an inclusive and innovative Trust.

The ideal candidate:

• Has proven experience of contributing to the leadership and management in a primary school.
• Has a track record of successfully implementing whole school strategies that improve pupil outcomes and raise aspirations.
• Can work collaboratively with key stakeholders, communicating clearly to build effective working relationships, whilst also championing best practice that secures excellent outcomes for all pupils.

In return we offer:

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
• Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider.
• Good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

Interested in finding out more about this unique opportunity? We would welcome school visits from potential candidates. To arrange a date and time please get in touch with whitehouse.admin@neat.org.uk You can also find out more information about the role and our school in the attached Candidate Recruitment Pack.

Interested in applying? If you share our passion and believe you can make a difference, please read the accompanying job description and person specification and complete an application form by clicking ‘apply now’ no later than midnight on Sunday 1st June 2025.

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Expected interview dates – week commencing Monday 9th June 2025.

NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.