Headteacher
Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 7HX13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
16 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 March 2025
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: Headteacher with a 0.4 fte teaching commitment
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L6-L9 £56,316 - £60,644
What skills and experience we're looking for
Following the relocation of our current Headteacher, we are looking for a warm, caring and committed Headteacher to lead our school from September 2025.
You will inherit a school which has a strong community ethos and colleagues who are proud to work for a school which puts the whole child and parental engagement at its very heart.
We are looking for a Headteacher or aspiring Deputy Headteacher who has strong leadership skills, who can galvanise our staff, parents/carers, children and community to achieve their very best, through shaping and delivering an inspiring vision, which will then lead to significant impact across outcomes, curriculum delivery and teaching and learning. You will have proven ability to raise pupil attainment and experience of working with literacy-related SEND. You will have a commitment to Christian education in the Anglican tradition.
As the Headteacher of our small primary school, you will lead all aspects of school life. Your main responsibilities will include developing the School Development Plan, leading staff professional development, and overseeing teaching and learning, assessment and data, curriculum, behaviour, and policy development. You will also collaborate with Governance and serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, with oversight of child protection, exclusions, and attendance.
As a proactive and engaged leader, you will effectively and efficiently manage systems and processes. You will lead by example, not just from an office, and will be willing to get involved in all aspects of school life. You should be open and approachable to parents, community members, staff, and pupils. Additionally, you must be a creative problem-solver, capable of finding innovative solutions to unexpected challenges. An understanding of SEND systems and processes would be advantageous
Aspiration, resilience and the ability to build positive and trusting relationships will be in your character as a leader, as you build on a culture of learning and ambition that will see our children develop, grow and play an active part in today’s society.
What the school offers its staff
A supportive, cohesive community – relationships throughout the school are welcoming, kind, honest and robust.
A school that wants to continue to evolve and improve, while maintaining its high academic performance and its Christian ethos.
An excellent opportunity to provide strategic leadership and direction, working collaboratively and constructively with the Governing Body to achieve this.
Significant levels of support from the Governing Board, a staff team who are experienced, committed and passionate about our school and Local Authority and Diocese support.
Delightful children who respect each other, have a thirst for learning new things and a staff culture which allows new members to thrive and develop.
An opportunity to see the huge potential that exists here and with clear support, tenacity, energy and the time to make Gillamoor Church of England VC Primary School a beacon of excellence in primary education.
Our children and families are at the heart of our school, so it is important to everyone at Gillamoor School that you hear from our children about who they are looking for in their new Headteacher!
If you are looking for an exciting challenge and can bring your experience, commitment, drive and energy to deliver our vision for our wonderful children and motivated staff, we would love to hear from you.
Further details about the role
Visits (by appointment only)
We strongly recommend that you visit us so we can share with you why we are so proud of our School, and you will have the opportunity to see what we have to offer. If you would like the opportunity to visit, please contact Leanne on the details above.
A date when we can accommodate visits is detailed below - if this is not possible for you, please contact Leanne, as we may be able to offer alternatives.
Thursday 27th March 2.30pm
Wednesday 2nd April 9.30am
Key Dates:
Application closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 16 April
Shortlisting: Wednesday 23 April
Interviews: Tuesday 29 April and Wednesday 30 April
Application Process
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
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 are not accepted.
About Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 61 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- leanne.auton@northyorks.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 07815028548
Arranging a visit to Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leanne.auton@northyorks.gov.uk.
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