Salary: £57,137- £64,691 per annum

Grade: L5-L10

Contract: Established

Hours: 1.00 FTE

Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire- Richmond Methodist Primary School

The Role

The governors at Richmond Methodist Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and experienced senior leader to join our exciting team of motivated and committed staff to deliver our vision of ‘doing all the good we can’. The school is poised at an exciting time in its development, and this opportunity offers the post-holder the chance to partner with new and established leaders in shaping the future of the school.

The DHT currently has a regular teaching commitment of 1 day per week, with additional teaching as required. The post also includes responsibility for English leadership across the school.

Are you:

·       A transformational leader with the ability to inspire and influence others on our next phase of school improvement

·       An outstanding teacher

·       Warm, pastoral, compassionate and approachable, whilst maintaining high aspirations for all

·       Able to skilfully promote the school’s distinctive and inclusive Methodist vision and ethos

·       A skilled subject leader, able to train, develop and hold others to account

·       Ready for the next stage in your career, stepping into senior leadership in a large and exciting school

We can offer you:

·       A rewarding position at a strong school with a well-established ethos and heart

·       Bespoke professional development and career progression

·       Support and guidance from a leadership team with a clear vision for the school

·       A school community filled with amazing children, supportive parents, dedicated staff and committed governors

·       An attractive school environment that is well resourced, in the beautiful town of Richmond, situated within 5 minutes of the A1 North and South

Please visit our website and social media pages for further information about the school. If you are interested in the role of Deputy Headteacher and would like to play a key part in shaping the future of our school, please see the full job description and person specification on the following pages.

Please send your completed application form, detailing how you meet the job description and person specification in section 16 of the application form, to our School Business Leader, Zoe Pick at zpick@richmondmethodist.n-yorks.sch.uk by midnight on 5th July.

If you would like to organise a tour of Richmond Methodist Primary & Nursery School, please contact the school office on 01748 822794.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and verification of the required qualifications. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion

Key Dates:

Closing date: 5th July 2026

Interviews: 13th July 2026

Start date: September/October 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description/Person Specification
Application Form

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