Overview
East Rainton Primary School, School Road, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, DH5 9RA. Tel: 01915536505. Website: www.eastrainton.org.uk. Head Teacher: Mrs Sara Toole. N.O.R: 100.
Applications are invited for the position of Head Teacher. Required: January 2026. Salary: L14-18.
Information
At East Rainton Primary School we aim to provide a safe, happy, inclusive community in which all children can learn and be valued as individuals.
Our Governing Board is seeking to appoint an inspirational Head Teacher who can lead and deliver a high-quality education in line with our values.
Responsibilities
* Ambitious for our children to aim high and strive to succeed, creating life-long learners.
* Able to work alongside the community to develop a culture in which the wellbeing of our children and families is at the heart of all we do.
* Skilled in monitoring and evaluating standards of attainment, teaching, and learning and able to create clear action plans to ensure that all children reach their highest potential.
* Able to lead an inclusive culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all staff and pupils.
* An outstanding primary practitioner with a track record of professional and inspirational leadership and management.
* Passionate about educating our children to be supportive of themselves and others; developing empathy and shaping themselves into well-rounded future citizens.
* Able to make decisions and work on their own initiative whilst recognising the need to delegate and trust colleagues to maximise effectiveness.
What we offer
* Enthusiastic, hard-working pupils who are eager to learn.
* A highly supportive Governing Board who value strong links with the local community.
* A committed staff team who strive to provide the very best opportunities for children.
* A friendly and welcoming community that works in partnership with the school.
How to apply
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0191 5536505 to speak to Karron Russell and arrange an appointment.
Application packs are available to download from North East Jobs. Please return completed applications to HRAdminSchoolSupport@sunderland.gov.uk.
* The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 3rd October 2025.
* Shortlisting will be held on Wednesday 8th October 2025.
* Interviews will be held on Thursday 16th October 2025.
The Governing Board of East Rainton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Head Teacher 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.
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