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Acre Rigg Academy · Peterlee · County Durham

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and ambitious senior leader to join our team and drive our development plan. This role will suit a senior leader looking to widen their existing experience and expertise within a primary school, with potential scope for further career development as our trust continues to grow.

The successful applicant will be able to:

• Demonstrate a successful tenure as a senior leader of a primary school for a minimum of 3 years.

• Provide strategic vision and leadership to grow a culture of excellence and continual improvement.

• Demonstrate clarity of thought and direction to drive school improvement.

• Be wholly committed to pupil and staff achievement with high expectation.

• Safeguard all pupils and ensure a safe working and learning environment.

• Manage school budgets effectively ensuring best value and outstanding service delivery.

• Maintain an inclusive working and learning environments for all.

• Live Trust values and promote our ethos.

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About this school

Acre Rigg Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 7–11

Not rated
Pupils
256
Avg teacher salary
£47,985
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.7:1
Academy trust
TUDHOE LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2DU

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 September 2026
Closing date
7 October 2026

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