10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    3 March 2025 at 8am

  • Date listed

    14 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L1 - L6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for:

  • successful middle leadership experience of at least 2 years with proven impact
  • a proven track record of outstanding secondary school teaching and results, including very high progress levels across the whole ability range and exceptional A level outcomes
  • meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work
  • strong post-16 knowledge, skills and experience to command the respect of staff in all contexts
  • excellent organisation skills in order to plan, coordinate and deliver high-profile events
  • strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with a range of stakeholders
  • a dedicated and passionate teacher and leader who has resilience and a strong, positive work ethic
  • a positive colleague who is inspirational to staff and students and committed to sharing best practice
  • a strong commitment to personal development and inclusion

What the school offers its staff

In return for your commitment, we can offer:

  • “a culture where everyone feels valued and supported to develop” (Ofsted 2024)
  • the opportunity to make a real difference
  • students who “enjoy their lessons”, “behave exceptionally well” and “show respect for each other”
  • personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth
  • an inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and associate staff
  • a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care
  • a supportive leadership team who “provide strong personal and professional care”
  • a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale which was judged by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the country in 2022. Ilkley continues to be listed as one of the best places to live and was recently ranked in the top 5 of the prettiest towns in the country
  • excellent transport links to Leeds and Bradford

Commitment to safeguarding

Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the school have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Ilkley Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
2134 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Email address
admin@igs.mlt.co.uk
Phone number
01943608424

We are an outstanding 11-18 comprehensive academy and the founding school of Moorlands Learning Trust.

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