Interim Headteacher
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1SZ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed Term - up to 3 terms
Pay scale
- L17-L21 (£76,772 - £84,699)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our Opportunity:
The Sunbeck Centre ( Hambleton & Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service) is at a pivotal moment. Following its most recent Ofsted inspection and a period of significant development, the Centre is on a clear journey of improvement, with strong foundations already in place.
The Interim Headteacher will play a key role in sustaining this momentum and accelerating progress, ensuring that recent developments in curriculum, behaviour and inclusion translate into consistently strong outcomes for pupils.
As a small but influential alternative provision serving nine partner schools, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference, not only within the Centre itself, but across the wider local system. The successful candidate will work closely with schools, the local authority and wider partners to support inclusive practice and improve opportunities for some of the most vulnerable young people in the community.
About You:
We are seeking an experienced and resilient leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of securing school improvement, particularly in areas such as behaviour, attendance and quality of education.
They will have experience of working with pupils who present with social, emotional and mental health needs, and an understanding of the importance of building strong, trusting relationships.
The successful candidate will be an effective team builder, able to motivate and support staff while holding high expectations. They will be confident in using quality assurance and performance management to drive improvement, and skilled in working collaboratively with a wide range of partners to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to lead a unique and highly valued alternative provision, making a tangible difference to the lives and futures of young people
- A committed, skilled and supportive staff team who are passionate about improving outcomes for pupils and working collaboratively to drive improvement
- A supportive and ambitious Management Committee, alongside strong relationships with the Local authority and partner schools across the locality
- The opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of the Centre, including its role within the wider local education system
- A well-established network of professional support, including a Senior Education Adviser, SEND and Inclusion services, and multi-agency partners
- A culture that values staff wellbeing, professional development and teamwork
- The chance to build on positive recent developments and lead the Centre through the next stage of its improvement journey
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.
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About Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 26 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service website
- Email address
- helen.poole@northyorks.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01609 532254
Arranging a visit to Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helen.poole@northyorks.gov.uk.
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