Head of School
Welburn Community Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DXThis job expired on 14 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Required for September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 8am
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, permanent position
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L3 - L7 (Dependent on skills and experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Welburn Community Primary School has an excitingopportunity for an ambitious and talented classroompractitioner, with leadership experience, ready to taketheir first step into a headship role.
We are seeking a passionate and driven teacher whowill help build on the school’s many strengths and playa key role in shaping its future. Working collaborativelywith the Executive Headteacher, the Head of School willsupport the continued growth of the school, ensuring itcontinues to thrive.
What the school offers its staff
Welburn is an idyllic and welcoming village school,situated within the Castle Howard Estate in the beautiful Howardian Hills of North Yorkshire. The school is at the heart of the community, fostering strong relationships with local residents, services and charities. Our extensive outdoor environment provides rich opportunities for learning and the development of a creative and bespoke curriculum.
Our pupils are a true strength of the school. They are well behaved, enthusiastic and eager to learn, and they achieve excellent academic outcomes. Staff work within a nurturing and support environment where every child is encouraged to succeed.
The role offers a unique and supportive pathway into headship. The successful candidate will benefit from the guidance of an experienced Executive Headteacher and Trust Leader, as well as being able to access high quality professional development through Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust and its Teaching School Hub.
Above all, we are looking for a leader who is approachable, positive and enthusiastic, with the vision and commitment to help lead the school on the next stage of its journey.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Welburn Community Primary School
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 46 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Welburn Community Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@pmat.academy
- Phone number
- 01904 806000
Arranging a visit to Welburn Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@pmat.academy.
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