Headteacher

L33-L39

Full Time, Permanent

To commence: September 2025

The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle and Directors of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust invite applications for this position, to commence September 2025.

Applications are invited from practising and committed Catholic Leaders for the post of Headteacher of St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy.

The central value of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust is that ‘a great education has the power to transform lives.’ We are seeking a candidate who will join us in this mission.

Trust Directors are seeking an inspirational, driven and ambitious Headteacher to build upon the schools’ strengths and take them forward into the next phase of development.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional school leader who will lead St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy from September 2025.

St Benet Biscop provides high quality education for children from across the Northumberland region and we are proud of the comprehensive intake that makes up the identity of our school. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection report graded St Benet Biscop as Good.

For the right candidate, this post offers an exceptional opportunity to use their knowledge, experience, and creativity to continue the school’s improvement journey.

For more information or to arrange a visit, please email: sarah.shaw@bishopbewickcet.org

How to apply: Candidates are to apply directly through the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust website https://www.eteach.com/careers/bishopbewickcet

Closing Date: 17th Feb 2025 9.00am

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.