77 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    11 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    26 June 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: Monday - Friday 32.5 hours

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L10 -L19

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Cherry Burton, we are proud of our place at the heart of a close-knit village community.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

•Is eager to personally engage with parents, churches, parishes and community groups

•Finds energy and inspiration in building meaningful relationships

•Is committed to being a visible, approachable presence, representing the school with pride within the wider community

The successful candidate will:

  • Champion a strong focus on nurture and pupil wellbeing, recognising that every child is unique
  • Provide strategic oversight of The Ark, our specialist provision, ensuring its continued development and strong integration within the school
  • Support and develop staff confidence in meeting the needs of children in mainstream education who require additional support, ensuring effective connection with Ark resources
  • Sustain and grow our valued wraparound care provision (Ducklings), recognising its importance for children, families and the wider school community
  • Lead the delivery of a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that enables all pupils to thrive
  • Demonstrate the wisdom to recognise and respond to every child’s individual needs

We are seeking a leader who:

  • Has the creativity and innovative mindset to anticipate challenges and opportunities, responding with confidence and clarity
  • Is solution-focused, resilient and forward-thinking in their approach to leadership
  • Can clearly articulate and embody distinctively Christian values, with a strong moral purpose and commitment to inclusion and diversity
  • Has the vision and strategic expertise to guide the school through the ongoing academisation process, while preserving and celebrating our distinctive rural identity
  • Values the importance of rural schools, fostering strong partnerships and collaboration with others

What the school offers its staff

This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to work in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that every child experiences a truly special place to learn, grow, and succeed. We are looking for someone with the passion and commitment to deliver a high-quality education and care for all pupils, and the energy and drive to ensure that every child becomes the very best they can be.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

Cherry Burton HT recruitment pack.pdf - 899 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cherry Burton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, 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
Cherry Burton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
Email address
cherryburton.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
Phone number
01964 550445
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The school was graded good by Ofsted in May 2022 and received an excellent SIAMS report in 2024. As a Church of England school, we are very proud of our warm and welcoming ethos, underpinned by our six Christian values. In 2022, our ethos was recognised with an accreditation from Nurture UK, and it was reaccredited in 2025. We strongly believe that to ensure every single child (and adult) can achieve their full potential, they should be celebrated as individuals and supported when facing difficulties in any area. We use the Boxall profile alongside academic assessments to gain a holistic picture of the strengths and challenges for every pupil at our school. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we believe that, guided by our Christian values, strong relationships among staff, parents, governors, and the community, along with high expectations and the right support, enable everyone to flourish

Arranging a visit to Cherry Burton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cherryburton.primary@eastriding.gov.uk.

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