Headteacher
Otley Street Community Nursery School and Childcare
Apply by 11/02/2026, Job start 1st September 2026 (or sooner if possible)
Short listing Date: 12-13/02/2026
Interview Date: 25/02/2026
Salary: L2 to L8 (£53,069-£61-£61,534)
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Otley Street Community Nursery school is unique setting in Skipton. It is a maintained nursery school for 3-4year olds with school registered childcare provision for 2-3 year olds term time.
Pupils: Circa 40 children across the 3-4 age range, 5 part time places for children aged 2-3 years.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to lead this well established and popular nursery school. We are looking for a creative and passionate Early Years Leader to support our on-going thirst for improvement and to ensure that our nursery continues to support families, include the most vulnerable and inspire all our children’s learning. This is an exciting and unique role which requires leading a shared vision, strategy and ethos across the Nursery School and Child Care provision. This role carries a teaching responsibility of 0.5.
We are seeking an outstanding educational professional who:
- Is an inspirational teacher with a strong vision for Early Years education and Inclusion.
- Has the highest expectation of quality provision for ages 2-5 years.
- Will support staff and governors to build on the previous success of the Nursery School.
- Continue to involve the school in the wider community, build upon existing partnerships and develop strong relationships with all our stakeholders.
- Has excellent interpersonal skills based on effective communication and leadership.
- Can demonstrate resilience proven by experience of working in a range of contexts.
We offer you:
- A highly professional, experienced and committed staff team willing to embrace new opportunities and challenges.
- A purpose built, well-resourced setting in the heart of Skipton, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Dedicated and supportive Governors, Parents and Partners.
- Enthusiastic and happy children.
Visits to the nursery school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the Nursery on 01756 793075 or by email at:
For further details please email admin@otleystreet.n-yorks.sch.uk or visit our website.
Application Documents
Safeguarding
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Headteacher
Posted: 09/01/2026
Closing date: 11/02/2026
Closing time: 23:59