Headteacher
Collaborative Learning Trust, Otley, LS21 3JP21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 February 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
- Leadership Scales 12 - 18
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Whartons Primary School
Leadership Scales 12 to 18
Actual Salary £67,898.00 - £78,702.00 per annum
Permanent and Full Time
Required from 1st September 2026
On behalf of the Collaborative Learning Trust Board of Trustees and members of the school’s Local Governing Committee, we would like to thank you for your interest in applying for the post of Headteacher at The Whartons Primary School. The retirement of the current Headteacher creates an exciting opportunity for a talented, energetic, and highly motivated individual to lead The Whartons to the next stage of its journey. Governors and trustees are seeking to appoint an inspirational and strategic thinker to lead the school forward, building on its existing strengths and relationships.
The role offers scope for personal development and career progression with significant opportunities to innovate and lead on initiatives as we plan strategically and develop the curriculum and links in the wider community. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will sustain and foster close links with the local community.
Situated on the edge of the market town of Otley, The Whartons is a friendly, inclusive and vibrant school at the heart of its local community. The fantastic semi-rural grounds bring many opportunities to enhance learning experiences.
The successful applicant will have a proven track record of excellent leadership and management and the knowledge and skills to:
• Use the school’s vision and values to design and implement robust strategies to successfully develop and further improve our school
• Be an inspirational, dynamic and compassionate leader, able to build positive relationships with the school’s pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• Be dedicated to inclusivity and the removal of barriers to learning for all our pupils.
• Be outward looking, recognising the key contribution the school makes within the community whilst valuing and strengthening links with parents
• Work positively and collaboratively with senior leaders across our Trust, including the Chief Executive Officer
• Make the most of the high-quality professional development available through our Trust
• Engage all our pupils (including SEND and Disadvantaged Pupils) in a broad, balanced, creative and challenging curriculum so that they are happy and achieve their potential within a caring and inclusive community
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• a talented, motivated and committed team of teaching and associate staff
• a committed and involved governing body that offers challenge and support.
• a vibrant and diverse community of pupils who are motivated, confident and well behaved, and who frequently initiate actions driven by moral purpose.
• A creative learning environment, both indoors and out, which motivates and encourages pupils and staff.
• extensive support from the Trust’s central service team
• excellent professional learning opportunities
• a generous staff benefits package
Applicants are welcome to visit the school, meet with pupils, staff (including the current headteacher), Chair of Governors or CEO. Please email Stacey Wilmot, Office Manager to arrange a visit: stacey.wilmot@whartonsprimary.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and an Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. We aim for diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from under-represented groups.
Closing Date: Friday 6th March 2026 at 12 noon
Selection Days: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2026
In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
Further information about the job
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.
About Collaborative Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- becci.denby@collaborativelearningtrust.co.uk
As a Multi-Academy Trust founded on existing school partnerships in Yorkshire, we are proud of what we have achieved so far and excited about the future. Our aim is to constantly strive to support the development of lifelong independent learners in a child centred and inclusive Trust. We believe that this can only be achieved by building strong partnerships so that schools within Yorkshire are able to draw on the very best practice, wherever that may lie, and share expertise across the Trust.
The Collaborative Learning Trust places children at the very centre of everything that we do. The provision of key central services by the Trust enables individual schools to focus even more on providing an outstanding school experience for children and young people – in line with the Trust’s vision.
Arranging a visit to Collaborative Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email becci.denby@collaborativelearningtrust.co.uk.
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