Headteacher

Brompton Community Primary School, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2RE

24 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 September 2026

• Latest start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• 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: L14 - L18 (£71,330 - £78,772 per year)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You:

You are a child‑centred, compassionate leader who ensures pupils’ wellbeing, progress and inclusion sit at the heart of every decision. You bring a calm and thoughtful approach to leading through change, supporting a smooth transition while building on the school’s many strengths and identifying areas for further improvement. Confident in curriculum leadership, adaptive teaching and SEND, you inspire trust, communicate clearly and work collaboratively with staff, families and the wider community. You are financially astute, people‑focused and committed to sustaining Brompton’s welcoming ethos and its ambition for every child to thrive.

What the school offers its staff

Our Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring leader to shape the next chapter of a much‑loved school with a strong inclusive ethos and a committed, experienced staff team. You will join Brompton Community Primary School and Nursery at a pivotal moment of change, guiding a smooth leadership transition while building on the school’s creative, skills‑based curriculum and its “Legacy” vision for children’s personal growth and academic success. With supportive governors, strong partnerships with the Local Authority, and a community that values the school highly, you will have the scope to drive improvement, strengthen consistency and ensure every child continues to thrive. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact. Leading a school where “Happiness Through Learning” is at the heart of everything.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, vibrant school community where pupils are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn.
• A culture that values staff expertise, encourages growth and supports everyone to thrive professionally.
• The chance to build on strong foundations and realise the school’s considerable potential, shaping Brompton Community Primary School and Nursery into a model of excellence for primary education.
• Strong, practical support from the Local Authority, a committed Governing Board, and a dedicated team of skilled and passionate staff.
• A Governing Body that prioritises the wellbeing of all staff and provides thoughtful, balanced support, including when navigating sensitive or complex issues.
• This school is part of an active local cluster of schools, offering regular opportunities for collaboration, shared learning and professional networking with fellow Headteachers.

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.

You can read more on our microsite here: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/brompton-community-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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Headteacher Brompton Primary.pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - Headteacher Brompton Primary School.pdf - 207 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brompton Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brompton Community Primary School website
• Email address: ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk
• Phone number: 07814932389
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brompton-community-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Brompton Community Primary School

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

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