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Headteacher

Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
Newcastle City Council
Posted: 1 October
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West Newcastle Academy
Armstrong Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8QP

Start date: for discussion with ideal candidate, but this could be between January 2026 and September 2026.

Do you want to lead a close-knit team, working to make a difference to the life outcomes of children in our local area? Can you inspire pupils, staff and parents to bring their best to this community effort? Can you bring strategic and visionary leadership for our next season as we continue to advance in our vision of educational excellence?

We can offer you:

* A Single Academy Trust with autonomy to pave its own way in its educational values and mission.
* A single-form entry school, with a tangibly close-knit community.
* A dedicated staff body, with ~20 teaching and classroom support staff and ~10 facilities support staff.
* A supportive governing body who knows the school well.
* A recent OFSTED inspection of GOOD in all categories. (Nov 2024)
* Opportunity for professional development in the Reggio Emilia Approach.

Our school personality

There are some things that are so fundamental to who we are and what we believe in, that we need all senior leaders, especially the Headteacher, to fully support, and be an ambassador for, at all times:

* Community learning is the cornerstone of realising our educational vision, which is deeply rooted in the educational philosophies of Reggio Emila Approach and Danish schooling, amongst others. EYFS benefit from two full days a week in an outdoor environment. KS1 spend a full day of each week learning outside. The Headteacher must be able to actively and enthusiastically engage in all activities – from fires in the nature park, to petting cows at the farm. Embracing and modelling curiosity in an active, outdoor, lifestyle is important to us.
* Staff and children refer to each other on a first name basis. Respect is mutually given and received, and our first-name policy is essential to this ethos. We are with the children during the day, playing and learning alongside them, eating food together and helping them navigate the difficult job of growing and learning. Simple things matter. Being an authentic teacher and learner who wants to learn and grow with the children is crucial.
* Our uniform policy is relaxed. A school jumper is the only essential element, with a colour-based policy for shirt and trousers. We spend a lot of time outdoors, and being comfortable at work and play is essential for everyone. This applies to staff as well, where clothing is suitable for a physically active day.
* The community we serve is an area of high need. Our Poverty Proofing efforts have been applauded by Children North East, and we strive to make all educational experiences accessible.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

* Will ‘get stuck in’ to all of life at WNA: every day is going to bring both a new challenge and joyful interaction.
* Leads with empathy; a good listener who brings transparency and clarity in their people management style.
* Values the outdoors and will enthusiastically get involved in our Outdoor Learning Curriculum. This will require a level of fitness to actively model learning and play in nature.
* Has a passion for teaching and is willing to teach across the whole school on an ad hoc basis.
* Will lead curriculum development through conversation with the Deputy Headteacher and subject leads.
* Understands and closely manages the school’s finances and resources.
* Has strategic vision for our continued growth and excellence, for example, in the potential for WNA to become a recognised centre of excellence for Outdoor Learning education in the UK.

This role would suit a current Headteacher looking for the independence of leading a Single Academy Trust, or a highly experienced Deputy Headteacher, ready to step into their first headship, who can evidence their readiness.

Would you like to find out more about this opportunity?

We would love you to visit us, so you can look around our wonderful school and meet the Chair or Vice-Chair of Governors. We’ll be available by appointment across 15th to 19th September.

Please contact us to make an appointment via apply@westnewcastleacademy.org.

To arrange an informal discussion with the Chair of Governors, Jamie Carrahar, please contact us at the same email address above.

Application forms can be downloaded from our school website: westnewcastleacademy.org

The completed application form should be returned by email to apply@westnewcastleacademy.org by 5pm on 3rd October. There is no need to provide a covering letter. The interview will be conducted across both 4th and 5th of November.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment of the successful candidate will depend on a satisfactory enhanced criminal records check form, the Disclosure and Barring Service and other recruitment and vetting checks.

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