Headteacher - Hartburn and Barley Fields Primary Schools; Prince Regent Street Trust

Headteachers

Prince Regent Street Trust wishes to appoint a Headteacher at Hartburn and Barley Fields Primary Schools.

Required for September 2026

L23 - L27 £ 88,951 - £98,106 (based on 25/26 pay awards)

We are able to offer you an exciting professional opportunity in one of our Schools. Both of which are amongst the largest and most popular primary schools in the Tees Valley.

Hartburn Primary is a school with 561 highly motivated and well-behaved pupils on roll, based in Stockton on Tees. The school has been part of Prince Regent Street Trust since formation in 2018. Barley Fields Primary is a school with 664 highly motivated and well-behaved pupils on roll, based in Ingleby Barwick. The school has been part of Prince Regent Street Trust since converting in 2023.

The Trust is seeking to appoint two Headteachers who can demonstrate ambition and outstanding practice, and harness the skills and enthusiasm of all staff, pupils and the community.

The successful applicants will be keen to further develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of school leadership and will play the key role in shaping the future of our schools, helping us to provide the very best for every child and family in the community. In return, the appointed Headteachers will work with dedicated and committed staff to build on the considerable and continued successes and achievements of the schools.

• Passionately care about children’s learning and development. Demonstrates excellent leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills. Have a strong commitment to developing high standards of teaching and learning and continue to raise standards.
• Can motivate the whole school community.
• Can effectively deploy resources to maximum effect.
• Are passionate about inclusion and have high expectations for every child in their care.

The Trust is growing and cooperation with leaders from other schools will be an essential part of the role. You will be willing to share ideas with others as well as learn from them.

Please look carefully at the following materials and apply via My New Term . Applicants are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post, we would like a covering letter, of no more than 1500 words, which details;
How you meet the criteria within the personal specification;
Which School, if you have a preference for and why? Why it is the best School for you? Why is Prince Regent Street Trust the right trust for you and What can you bring to the Trust to add to our existing strengths?

Visits to school are warmly encouraged and candidates are able to select from the dates below. Please contact Director of School Improvement, Keith Morrison, to ensure you secure your place. All tours will be at 4pm and will be roughly 45-60 minutes. You will have the chance to interact with staff and see some of the facilities and provisions we offer.

Tours will be led by Julia Armstrong, CEO and Keith Morrison, Director of School Improvement.

Hartburn Primary School - Tuesday 10th February & Thursday 19th February

Barley Fields Primary School - Thursday 12th February & Tuesday 17th February

Keith Morrison -  /

Address:
Adelaide Grove, Stockton on Tees, TS18 5BS

Website:

OFSTED:

Address:
Lamb Lane, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton on Tees, TS17 0QP

Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..barl

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The closing date for applications: 12noon, Monday 2nd March 2026. The shortlisting selection and invitations to interview the applicants will be completed by Monday 9th March 2026 and interviews are scheduled to be the week commencing Monday 23rd March 2026. Exact dates to be confirmed with successful applicants.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school and Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to rigorous pre-employment safeguarding checks, which will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. The appointment is in accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and other education and employment legislation, to provide professional leadership to the school which secures its success and improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its pupils and good standards of learning and achievement.

The job description reflects the National Standards for Headteachers.

Candidates must only apply via My New Term . Visit Trust Vacancies page for more information. CV’s will not be accepted.