Headteacher

Group 1;ISR L7 - L13

"This is a good school" OFSTED 2013

The governors, staff, parents and pupils of Thornton in Craven Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Headteacher who can build on our current provision, to secure even higher levels of achievement through outstanding teaching and learning across the school.

The school itself has 77 Pupils and sits at the heart of the village in a superb semi-rural setting. We are situated close to Skipton and easily commutable from Harrogate, and east Lancashire, our postcode has just been awarded the 'best place to live in Britain' by The Sunday Times.

The Governors require a Headteacher who will:

• Provide strong Management and visionary leadership.
• Maintain rigorous standards of teaching and raise the level of children's achievement.
• Ensure that every child is educated according to their needs whilst reaching their full potential.
• Sustain and develop the spirit of care and respect routed in the character and ethos of our school.
• Continue to develop the school's strong links with parents, community and local interests
• Manage and develop the existing staff to ensure the provision of the highest quality of teaching possible.
• 0.4 teaching commitment.  

We can offer you:

• An exceptional opportunity to lead a successful school.
• Dedicated and enthusiastic teaching and support staff.
• Well-behaved and motivated pupils who want to achieve their Potential.
• A supportive and active Governing Body who value achievement and leadership.
• Parents who will work in partnership with the school.

Enhanced DBS is required for appointment to this post.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact recruitment and selection services by e-mail: employmentsupportservice@northyorks.gov.uk or telephone: 01609 532190.

Please visit our website www.thornton-in-craven.n-yorks.sch.uk

Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 2nd October
Interviews: Monday 13th October
Venue for Interview: Thornton in Craven CP School

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYCC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Third parties are not required to follow NYCC policies including the 'Positive About Disabilities- Two Ticks' Scheme. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Thornton in Craven Community Primary School
Cam Lane, Thornton in Craven, North Yorkshire, BD23 3SX