Head of School
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | York, YO31 0AA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Heworth CE Primary School has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented classroom practitioner, with leadership experience, ready to take their first step into a headship role.
We are seeking a passionate and driven teacher who will help build on the school’s many strengths and play a key role in shaping its future. Working collaboratively with the Executive Headteacher, the Head of School will support the continued growth of the school, ensuring it continues to thrive.
Heworth is a small, welcoming and ambitious Church of England primary school at the heart of its local community within the Heworth area of York. Our pupils are well behaved, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Staff work within a nurturing and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to succeed.
The role offers a unique and supportive pathway into headship, with the successful candidate benefitting from the guidance and support of both an Executive Headteacher and wider Trust Leaders.
What the school offers its staff
The post holder will also have access to professional development through the Pathfinder Leadership Academy and Flourishing Leaders Programme, alongside wider training delivered by both Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust and Pathfinder Teaching School Hub.
Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required.
As part of our due diligence process an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. If you wish further information regarding these checks please contact 01904 806000.
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.