Headteacher

Brayton Church of England Primary School, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9DZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £81,457.00 - £94,349.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership point 18 - 24

Headteacher job summary

Headteacher: Leadership scale LS18-24

Vacancy Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: April 2027

The Yorkshire Learning Trust are looking to appoint an outstanding professional to lead Brayton Church of England Primary School. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader to further develop and improve our successful school.

Brayton Church of England Primary School are looking for a dedicated individual to continue our successful school. Our school community is built upon strong values for learning within a distinctive Christian ethos. We celebrate every child‛s unique qualities and achievements, encouraging every child to succeed. We do this within a spirit of collaboration where ‘together we shine as one‛ and the children come first.

You will have successful previous experience of school leadership, with a commitment to high academic standards and social cohesion. You will be an excellent communicator, have a warm personality and be an unfailing advocate for creating a safe, creative learning opportunity for all children.

You will play a significant role in our fast-developing multi-academy trust working closely with other Headteachers, Director of Education and the CEO with a joint commitment to doing the right thing for all the children and young people in our care.

You will work with a talented and committed staff who continually challenge their own practice to enable our young people to achieve their aspirations and play a meaningful role in their community and beyond.

We're dedicated to supporting our staff with a comprehensive package of opportunities, incentives, and benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth. You could enjoy:

• Exclusive Savings and Experiences: Dive into our employee benefits website, your gateway to fantastic discounts on everything from everyday shopping to dream holidays and unforgettable days out.
• Your Well-being Matters: Access our confidential Employee Assistance helpline for expert advice and support, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.
• Invest in Your Future: Embrace continuous training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth and unlocking new possibilities.

A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT), the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website for access to our recruitment policies.

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brayton Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 381 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brayton Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brayton-church-of-england-primary-school

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