Headteacher
Richmond Methodist Primary School, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7BH26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 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
- L15 – L21 (£73,105 - £84,699)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You:
You are an inspiring, compassionate and forward‑thinking school leader who is committed to nurturing a thriving, inclusive learning community. You bring clarity, ambition and a strong sense of moral purpose, ensuring that every child, regardless of background or need, can flourish. You value positive relationships, communicate with warmth and transparency, and work collaboratively with staff, governors, families and the wider community. With a passion for high‑quality teaching and a commitment to wellbeing, you lead with integrity, place children at the heart of every decision, and bring the strategic insight needed to guide the school confidently into the future.
Our school Improvement Plan positions RMS as a forward‑thinking, values‑led school committed to excellence in education, strong governance, inclusion, and community. We are looking for a Headteacher who can:
- embody and champion the school’s Methodist values
- lead with warmth, integrity, and ambition
- drive high‑quality teaching and curriculum innovation
- nurture an inclusive culture where all pupils thrive
- collaborate effectively with governors and stakeholders
- ensure strong safeguarding and high standards across the school
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who wants to make a meaningful and lasting difference in a school community deeply committed to “doing all the good we can”.
What the school offers its staff
Our Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant, caring and community‑centred school with a strong foundation, rooted in faith, and a clear sense of purpose. Richmond Methodist Primary School is proud of its inclusive ethos, dedicated staff team and strong partnerships with families, governors and local organisations. The school is financially stable, forward‑looking and committed to continually improving outcomes for all pupils.
You will join us at a time of positive momentum, with the chance to build on a successful curriculum, further strengthen wellbeing, and shape long‑term ambitions, such as enhancing early years provision and ensuring the school remains well‑placed within the evolving educational landscape. For a leader with vision, compassion and drive, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference to a much‑loved school at the heart of its community.
We can offer you:
- A happy and friendly school, with delightful children who respect each other and have a thirst for learning.
- A culture which allows all staff to thrive and develop.
- An opportunity to see the huge potential that exists and the time to make Richmond Methodist School a beacon of excellence in primary education.
- Significant levels of support from the Local Authority, MAST, Governing Board and a staff team who are experienced, committed and passionate about our school.
- A Governing Body committed to providing support on all matters including more sensitive or difficult issues and including the wellbeing of all staff members.
- The school is part of a Cluster where the Headteachers meet regularly. This provides a support network for sharing ideas and best practice.
Further information about the job
For further information about our opportunity, please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/richmond-methodist-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.
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 Richmond Methodist Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Methodist, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 272 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Richmond Methodist Primary School website
- Email address
- ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 07814 932 389
Arranging a visit to Richmond Methodist Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk.
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