Headteacher

Headteacher

Salary:
Group: 2 LPR L12 to L18 (£67,898 to £78,702)

Permanent, Full time. Required for 1 September 2026. N.O.R. 171.

Governors at Cotsford Primary School are looking for someone to join our school who:

• Is an experienced leader who shares our commitment to high quality education
• Is a values driven leader
• Holds a deep commitment to Safeguarding
• Has the ability to build collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
• Dedicated to providing a meaningful impact on the progress of all pupils
• Can make a difference

• A warm and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe
• Pupils at the heart of everything we do
• A dedicated staff team and a supportive Governing Board
• Inclusive provision and practice
• Positive home/school relationships
• High aspirations for every pupil and member of staff
• Continuous Professional Development

Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change.

We highly recommend that you visit our school so that you can get a feel for Cotsford Primary School before applying. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit on one of the following days:

• Thursday 5 March 2026, 2.00pm
• Monday 9 March, 4.00pm
• Wednesday 11 March, 9.30am

Further information about our school can be found on our website –

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions, making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Completed application forms should be returned to EDGS. Closing date for receipt of applications:
Friday 13 March 2026 at 12 noon. Interview date:
Wednesday 1 April 2026.

The Governing Board is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Disclosure form.

Cotsford Primary School
Third Street
Horden Peterlee
SR8 4EH

Tel:
Email: cotsf
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