Headteacher

Job Description

Job Category :Social Care – Qualified
Location : Civic House, Harrogate, HG1 2AE, North Yorkshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 15:30
Salary: £264.80

Are you an experienced Headteacher eager to take on a role where you can make an immediate and meaningful impact?

Our Opportunity
We need an Headteacher to take charge of two village schools in Harrogate, North Yorkshire for an immediate start.

This is a high-stakes, rewarding role where your leadership will be crucial from day one. You’ll steer two rural schools with unique strengths and challenges. With your decisive leadership, empathy, and strategic vision, you’ll foster a thriving workplace culture for staff and pupils while driving the Federation’s strategic direction in close collaboration with the Governing Body, Diocese, and Local Authority.

Act now and make a difference today!

About You:

• You will be an experienced Headteacher with a proven track record of raising educational standards.

• You will relish the opportunity to step into the challenge of an interim headship

• Your expertise will enable you to quickly identify areas for development.

• You will thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership can make an immediate and meaningful impact

• Your resilience and adaptability will allow you to navigate the unique challenges of an interim role, while your focus and strategic thinking will lay the groundwork for sustainable improvements
• You will excel in communicating effectively and whether working with pupils, staff, parents/carers, governors, or external stakeholders, you will inspire confidence, trust, and collaboration

We can offer you
• An excellent opportunity to provide strategic leadership and direction in a supportive environment
• Happy, caring and supportive schools, with children who respect and care for each other and have a thirst for learning
• A Governing Body who are committed and passionate about our schools and eager to support your work
• Significant support from a dedicated staff team ready to grow under your leadership, in addition to ongoing support from the Local Authority and Diocese

When applying please consider the following supporting documents:

Person Specification
Job Description

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