15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • 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: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Full-time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L13-L19

What skills and experience we're looking for

The children, staff, parents and governors of St Mary’s are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher who is capable of delivering educational excellence and is committed to ensuring that the school retains its strong sense of community.

Our school has a warm and nurturing family environment with dedicated staff, supportive parents and governors and enthusiastic pupils. We have a strong emphasis on pupils and staff wellbeing, and a culture of mutual support between all staff.

We are a welcoming and inclusive church school where our values of Respect, Friendship, Trust, Perseverance, Wisdom and Hope underpin our daily life.

We are looking for a forward thinking, strategic leader who will share and sustain our school’s Christian vision, values and ethos and maintain a nurturing environment where all children can thrive and achieve their potential.

Please visit our website for more information: https://www.stmaryscofeprimarybeverley.co.uk/ and a video from our children: video from the children: https://www.stmaryscofeprimarybeverley.co.uk/about-1

We welcome visits to the school

What the school offers its staff

East Riding Local Authority and the Diocese of York offer comprehensive support and a free 2 year induction package.

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.

Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026 12:00pm

Shortlisting: Thursday 7th May 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 19th May 2026 (in school)

Wednesday 20th May 2026 (off site)

Start date: 1st September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter

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.

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About St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
384 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01482868149

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email StMarysBeverley.Primary@eastriding.gov.uk.

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