Headteacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Beverley, HU17 7RF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

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

What the school offers its staff

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Apply for this job