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HEADTEACHER
Salary: Group:  2    LPR L12 to L18 (£67,898 to £78,702)
N.O.R. 171
Permanent, full time.
Required for 1 September 2026. 
 
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 

In return we can offer:
 
- 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:

Friday 27 March 2026, 4.00pm
Wednesday 1 April 2026, 1.30pm
Thursday 2 April 2026, 9.15am 

Further information about our school can be found on our website –
 https://cotsfordprimary.durham.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
 
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.Administration@durham.gov.uk.
 
Closing date for receipt of applications:  Friday 10 April 2026, 12 noon
Interview date: Thursday 7 May 2026
 
 Cotsford Primary School
Third Street
Horden Peterlee
SR8 4EH
 
Tel. No. 0191 586 4660
Email: cotsfordprimary@durhamlearning.net 
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £67,898- £78,702

Location: Peterlee, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant