Head of School
Heworth Church of England Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 0AA13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L3 - L7, dependent on skills and experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Heworth CE Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented classroom practitioner, with leadership experience, ready to take their first step into a headship role.
We are seeking a passionate and driven teacher who will help build on the school’s many strengths and play a key role in shaping its future. Working collaboratively with the Executive Headteacher, the Head of School will support the continued growth of the school, ensuring it continues to thrive.
Heworth is a small, welcoming and ambitious Church of England primary school at the heart of its local community within the Heworth area of York. Our pupils are well behaved, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Staff work within a nurturing and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to succeed.
The role offers a unique and supportive pathway into headship, with the successful candidate benefitting from the guidance and support of both an Executive Headteacher and wider Trust Leaders.
What the school offers its staff
The post holder will also have access to professional development through the Pathfinder Leadership Academy and Flourishing Leaders Programme, alongside wider training delivered by both Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust and Pathfinder Teaching School Hub.
Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required.
As part of our due diligence process an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. If you wish further information regarding these checks please contact 01904 806000.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Heworth Church of England Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 142 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@pmat.academy
- Phone number
- 01904 806000
Arranging a visit to Heworth Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@pmat.academy.
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