Headteacher
South Otterington Church of England Primary School, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9HD21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 April 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
- L8-L14
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Headteacher to lead the next stage of the school’s improvement journey. We wish to appoint an experienced and talented leader with a strong track record of improving pupil outcomes in their widest sense. The successful candidate will be skilled in managing change and able to translate strategy and vision into effective action at school level. An accomplished team builder, they will develop, inspire, and sustain strong teams, modelling the behaviours expected of others and leading by example, the dedicated and committed staff of the school.
The successful candidate will be:
- somebody who will actively live out and embed the Christian Vision and core Christian values of the school.
- a dynamic leader who can inspire, support and develop the talents of pupils and staff within a vibrant community of learners.
- relentless in their pursuit of the best outcomes for all.
- committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and social justice for all.
- adept in balancing appropriately the operational and strategic demands of the role.
- committed to the principles of appropriate accountability seen as a framework in which to achieve excellence for all.
- experienced in and committed to ensuring best practice to support pupils with SEND.
- consistently modelling the behaviour expected from staff and pupils.
- passionate in developing a learning experience that genuinely meets the needs of all learners.
- a team builder and effective communicator.
- a lifelong learner.
What the school offers its staff
The school / Trust can offer:
- a working environment with a strong sense of community and moral purpose.
- engaged and enthusiastic pupils.
- supportive families.
- a dedicated and established group of staff.
- supportive Local Governors and central Trust team.
- a wide range of professional development opportunities, within the school’s context and the wider Trust.
- high quality support for school leaders in their pursuit of excellence.
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 South Otterington Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 94 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@dalesmat.org
- Phone number
- 01609 561017
South Otterington Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and caring village school located just outside Northallerton in North Yorkshire, serving children aged 2–11. The school’s vision, to ‘Shine like stars in the universe’ (Philippians 2:15), inspires and motivates pupils, and underpins a vibrant, happy, family-orientated community where everyone is encouraged to flourish and achieve. In the most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2024), the school was judged Good in all areas, reflecting high expectations, nurturing relationships and a broad, ambitious curriculum.
Arranging a visit to South Otterington Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dalesmat.org.
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