Headteacher

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Cherry Burton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Burton C of E Primary School invites applications for a Headteacher to guide our village school into its next chapter. You will lead with vision, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver high-quality education and care for every pupil.

We seek a leader who champions wellbeing, collaboration with The Ark and wraparound care, and maintains our distinctive rural identity while navigating the academisation process with clarity and moral purpose.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a primary school setting.
• Ability to deliver high-quality education and care for all pupils.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Experience guiding academisation processes in a rural context.

Responsibilities

• Champion pupil wellbeing and nurture across the school.
• Provide strategic oversight of The Ark provision and its integration.
• Develop staff confidence to meet diverse needs with Ark resources.
• Sustain and grow the Ducklings wraparound care provision.
• Lead delivery of a broad, balanced, ambitious curriculum.
• Respond to each child's individual needs with discernment.
• Engage with parents, churches, parishes and community groups.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Inclusion and diversity

Christian values

Job description

Cherry Burton C of E Primary School, Main Street, Cherry Burton, HU17 7RF

Interviews are 21 September to 22 September

The governors, staff and pupils of Cherry Burton C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and highly motivated Headteacher to lead our school into its next chapter.

This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to work in close partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that every child experiences a truly special place to learn, grow, and succeed. We are looking for someone with the passion and commitment to deliver a high-quality education and care for all pupils, and the energy and drive to ensure that every child becomes the very best they can be.

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• Champion a strong focus on nurture and pupil wellbeing, recognising that every child is unique.
• Provide strategic oversight of The Ark, our specialist provision, ensuring its continued development and strong integration within the school.
• Support and develop staff confidence in meeting the needs of children in mainstream education who require additional support, ensuring effective connection with Ark resources.
• Sustain and grow our valued wraparound care provision (Ducklings), recognising its importance for children, families and the wider school community.
• Lead the delivery of a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that enables all pupils to thrive.
• Demonstrate the wisdom to recognise and respond to every child's individual needs.

We are seeking a leader who:

• Has the creativity and innovative mindset to anticipate challenges and opportunities, responding with confidence and clarity.
• Is solution-focused, resilient and forward-thinking in their approach to leadership.
• Can clearly articulate and embody distinctively Christian values, with a strong moral purpose and commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Has the vision and strategic expertise to guide the school through the ongoing academisation process, while preserving and celebrating our distinctive rural identity.
• Values the importance of rural schools, fostering strong partnerships and collaboration with others.

Community and Presence

At Cherry Burton, we are proud of our place at the heart of a close-knit village community. We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• Is eager to personally engage with parents, churches, parishes and community groups.
• Finds energy and inspiration in building meaningful relationships.
• Is committed to being a visible, approachable presence, representing the school with pride within the wider community.

Online applications close on 10 September. Applications will be received at the school up until 12 noon on 11 September.

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Schools applications

This school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

If selected for interview, an online search will be conducted for candidates. This is in line with KCSiE 2022.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check. The school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All members of staff are expected to share this commitment.