Headteacher

Carlton Miniott Primary Academy, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4NJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L13 to L19

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a bold and compassionate leader who can:

• Build on Carlton Miniott’s existing strengths and achievements.
• Empower staff to flourish and innovate in the classroom.
• Cultivate meaningful relationships with pupils, families, and the wider community.
• Drive exceptional outcomes for every child in a nurturing, ambitious environment.

What the school offers its staff

Why join Elevate Multi Academy Trust?

At Elevate, children are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our dynamic and supportive Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• Tailored professional development to support your growth and ambition.

• A strong peer network of experienced school leaders and mentors.

• A culture of collaboration, innovation, and continual improvement.

• Opportunities to shape strategy and influence across the Trust.

• A deep-rooted commitment to staff well-being and support.

Further details about the role

Elevate Multi Academy Trust is excited to offer a rare opportunity for an outstanding Headteacher to lead Carlton Miniott Academy—a vibrant, one-form entry primary school nestled in the beautiful town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Our school is proud of its strong community spirit, dedicated staff team, and curious, confident pupils who love to learn.

At Carlton Miniott, we believe in nurturing potential and igniting ambition. We’re looking for a leader who will champion that belief—someone who will continue to energise the school community, drive improvement, and inspire excellence in every corner of school life.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Carlton Miniott Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Carlton Miniott Primary Academy website
• Email address: a.maqsood-shah@elevatemat.org
• Phone number: 07548825729
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carlton-miniott-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Carlton Miniott Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.maqsood-shah@elevatemat.org.

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