Headteacher

Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3QW

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L8 – L16 (£61,534 - £75,049)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our small, community-driven school with vision, integrity, and warmth. Our school has a distinct family feel where relationships matter, and the Headteacher is central to fostering this ethos. You will be approachable and visible, building strong connections with pupils, staff, and parents alike. You will lead a dedicated and committed team who value their autonomy in delivering an engaging curriculum, while looking to you for unwavering support and thoughtful guidance. Collaboration, trust, and team spirit are at the heart of our culture, and we need a leader who can nurture these qualities while driving improvement.

This is a role for a knowledgeable and proactive leader, someone with an eye for detail and the ability to see the bigger picture. You will understand the complexities of SEND, safeguarding, and financial management, and be confident in using data and technology to inform decisions. Strategic thinking and prioritisation will be key as you steer the school forward.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be approachable, visible, and committed to maintaining our strong sense of community.
• Demonstrate expertise in safeguarding, SEND systems and processes, and behaviour management.
• Show financial acumen and IT literacy, with the ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Have experience embedding sustained good practice and driving inclusion.
• Appreciate the unique demands of a small school, including managing the nursery provision and wraparound care.
• Be calm under pressure, adaptable, and proactive in supporting staff and engaging with parents.

If you are passionate about making a lasting impact and leading a school where every child is known and valued, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Our Opportunity:

The Headship of a village church school is a truly unique opportunity. At Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School, you’ll join a close-knit, caring community where you can build meaningful relationships with every child and family. We are seeking a Headteacher who combines warmth and adaptability with strategic thinking and ambition. Our new leader will not only nurture our strong ethos and high standards but also help us “future-proof” the school—developing our pupil numbers to ensure long-term sustainability. This role calls for a skilled professional who can balance the budget, manage and inspire staff, lead as SENDco, analyse data to drive improvement, and maintain strong relationships with our supportive community. You will also take the lead in specific areas of school development and be the visible, trusted face of the school.

We can offer you:

• A happy and friendly school, with delightful children who respect each other and have a thirst for learning.
• A culture which allows all staff to thrive and develop.
• An opportunity to see the huge potential that exists and the time to make Bishop Monkton CE Primary School a beacon of excellence in primary education.
• Significant levels of support from the Local Authority, Diocese, Governing Board and a staff team who are experienced, committed and passionate about our school.
• A Governing Body committed to providing support on all matters including more sensitive or difficult issues and including the wellbeing of all staff members.
• The school is part of a Cluster where the Headteachers meet regularly. This provides a support network for sharing ideas and best practice.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

For further information about our opportunity, please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/bishop-monkton-c-of-e-primary-school-headteacher/

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.

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About Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 109 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk
• Phone number: 07814 932 389
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-monkton-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk.

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