Headteacher

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hook; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Head Teacher for Hook Church of England Primary School. The role leads a Christian ethos and overall school improvement, setting high standards and driving attainment for all pupils.

You will work with Edukos Trust to deliver exceptional education grounded in faith, care and opportunity, engaging families and the wider community with strong leadership and financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a school, with responsibility for culture, standards and improvement.
• Experience of holding staff to account through clear roles, proportionate challenge and professional support.
• Proven ability to lead teaching and learning, informed by evidence and high professional expectations.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment and inclusion, including ambitious provision for pupils with SEND.
• A secure grasp of safeguarding, health and safety and statutory duties.
• The ability to manage resources and budgets responsibly, ensuring value for money.
• A commitment to collaboration across Edukos Trust, contributing to shared improvement and learning.

Responsibilities

• Set and sustain exceptional standards across every aspect of school life.
• Create a caring, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child can thrive.
• Nurture the school’s Christian character and engage positively with families and the wider community.
• Work with Edukos Trust to deliver exceptional education grounded in faith, care and opportunity.

Skills

Senior leadership

Staff accountability

Lead teaching & learning

Curriculum, assessment & inclusion

Safeguarding & health & safety

Budget management

Collaboration across Edukos Trust

Job description

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

£63,688 - £70,275 per year

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Term Entry

Permanent

Type Hours

Full time (32.5 hours per week)

Days

Monday to Friday

Address

Hook CE Primary School, Garth Lane, Hook, DN14 5NW

Job closes on 16 October

Interview date

Interview is 22 October

Service area

Service area: Academy

Job reference

Job reference: ERYC009607

Description

The job itself

The Head Teacher of Hook Church of England Primary School will provide strong, values led leadership, ensuring the Christian ethos of the school is at the heart of all that it does. You will set and sustain exceptional standards across every aspect of school life, creating a caring, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child can thrive.

Through thoughtful leadership, collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will nurture the school’s Christian character, inspire staff, engage positively with families and the wider community; working closely with Edukos Trust to deliver exceptional education grounded in faith, care and opportunity.

You will have:

• Successful experience of senior leadership in a school, with responsibility for culture, standards and improvement.
• Experience of holding staff to account through clear roles, proportionate challenge and professional support.
• A proven ability to lead teaching and learning, informed by evidence and high professional expectations.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment and inclusion, including ambitious provision for pupils with SEND.
• A secure grasp of safeguarding, health and safety and statutory duties.
• The confidence to manage resources and budgets responsibly, ensuring value for money.
• A commitment to collaboration across Edukos Trust, contributing to shared improvement and learning.

You might be this person if:

• You are ambitious for every child, and refuse to lower standards for circumstance or background.
• You believe that exceptional outcomes are built through strong relationships and high expectations.
• You lead with clarity and courage, and are prepared to make difficult decisions in the best interests of children.
• You care deeply about school culture and understand its impact on wellbeing, performance and outcomes.
• You value working together, learning from others and contributing beyond your own school.
• You are reflective, curious and committed to continual improvement, including your own.

Mindset and behaviours

• Approachable, respectful and professional in how you work with children, staff, parents and partners.
• Growth oriented, using evidence, evaluation and professional learning to drive improvement.
• Trusted and trustworthy, acting with integrity, openness and accountability.
• A clear communicator, resilient leader and ethical role model.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

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