Headteacher

Norton Community Primary School, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9BG

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 March 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: L20 – L24 (£82,654 - £91,158)

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You:

We are looking for a Headteacher who can build on our strong foundations while leading us thoughtfully into the future. Someone who understands the importance of our family ethos and can preserve the warmth, inclusivity and high expectations that define Norton Community Primary School. Our next Head will bring clarity of vision, strong strategic leadership, and the ability to guide a large, two site school with consistency and care. Just as importantly, they will be an inspiring advocate for inclusive practice, able to champion adaptive teaching and ensure every child, whatever their starting point, thrives. We are seeking a leader who is resilient, relationship driven, and skilled at engaging both staff and families, helping our whole community move forward with confidence and ambition.

What the school offers its staff

Our Opportunity:

We are seeking a Headteacher who can lead Norton Community Primary School with warmth, clarity, and ambition. Someone who can honour our strong family ethos while confidently guiding us into the future. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to lead a large, complex school across two sites with consistency and care. They will be a champion of inclusive practice, skilled in adaptive teaching, and committed to raising attainment for pupils with a wide range of starting points, including those with growing SEND and EAL needs. Above all, we are looking for a resilient, relationship driven leader who can inspire our dedicated staff, engage positively with our community and continue to nurture a culture where every child feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, vibrant school community where children are thoughtful, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• An environment where every member of staff is supported to grow, flourish, and develop their professional strengths.
• The chance to build on strong foundations and unlock the remarkable potential within Norton Community Primary School, shaping its future as a leading example of excellence in primary education.
• Strong, unwavering support from the Local Authority, a committed Governing Board, and a passionate, experienced staff team who care deeply about the school.
• A Governing Body dedicated to offering thoughtful guidance and standing alongside leaders on all matters, including those that require sensitivity, and prioritising the wellbeing of every staff member.
• A place within an active and collaborative cluster of schools, where Headteachers meet regularly to exchange ideas, share challenges, and learn from one another.

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.

For further information about our opportunity, please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/norton-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 Norton CP.pdf - 116 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - Headteacher Norton CV.pdf - 209 KB (opens in new tab)

About Norton Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 569 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Norton Community Primary School website
• Email address: ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk
• Phone number: 07814 932 389
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/norton-community-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Norton 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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