Post: Headteacher

Location: Norton, North Yorkshire

Number on Roll: 551

Commencing: September 2026

Salary: L20 – L24 (£82,654 - £91,158)

Contract Term: Permanent

Our Opportunity:

We are seeking a Headteacher who can lead Norton Community Primary School with warmth, clarity, and ambition.  Someone who can honour our strong family ethos while confidently guiding us into the future. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to lead a large, complex school across two sites with consistency and care. They will be a champion of inclusive practice, skilled in adaptive teaching, and committed to raising attainment for pupils with a wide range of starting points, including those with growing SEND and EAL needs. Above all, we are looking for a resilient, relationship driven leader who can inspire our dedicated staff, engage positively with our community and continue to nurture a culture where every child feels valued, supported, and able to thrive.

About You:

We are looking for a Headteacher who can build on our strong foundations while leading us thoughtfully into the future. Someone who understands the importance of our family ethos and can preserve the warmth, inclusivity and high expectations that define Norton Community Primary School. Our next Head will bring clarity of vision, strong strategic leadership, and the ability to guide a large, two site school with consistency and care. Just as importantly, they will be an inspiring advocate for inclusive practice, able to champion adaptive teaching and ensure every child, whatever their starting point, thrives. We are seeking a leader who is resilient, relationship driven, and skilled at engaging both staff and families, helping our whole community move forward with confidence and ambition.

We can offer you:

·       A welcoming, vibrant school community where children are thoughtful, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.

·       An environment where every member of staff is supported to grow, flourish, and develop their professional strengths.

·       The chance to build on strong foundations and unlock the remarkable potential within Norton Community Primary School, shaping its future as a leading example of excellence in primary education.

·       Strong, unwavering support from the Local Authority, a committed Governing Board, and a passionate, experienced staff team who care deeply about the school.

·       A Governing Body dedicated to offering thoughtful guidance and standing alongside leaders on all matters, including those that require sensitivity, and prioritising the wellbeing of every staff member.

·       A place within an active and collaborative cluster of schools, where Headteachers meet regularly to exchange ideas, share challenges, and learn from one another.

For further information about our opportunity, please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite.

For an informal, confidential conversation about the role please call Ashley on 07814 932 389 or email. Ashley has been engaged to support us with recruitment to this exciting opportunity.

Visits

We strongly recommend that you visit us so we can share with you why we are so proud of our school, and you will have the opportunity to see what we have to offer.  If you would like the opportunity to visit, please email Ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

Dates when we can accommodate visits are detailed below - if these are not possible for you, please contact Ashley, as we may be able to offer alternatives.

Wednesday 25^th March

Thursday 26^th March

Tuesday 14^th April

Key dates

Application closing date:        Midnight on Wednesday 15^th April

Shortlisting:                             Monday 20^th April

Interviews:                               Monday 27^th and Tuesday 28^th April

When applying please take into account the following supporting documents:

Person Specification

Job Description

Application guidance, including policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees.

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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