Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Settle and Malhamdale Partnership's Executive Headteacher opportunity
Dear Applicant,
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in our exciting Executive Headteacher opportunity. As Chair of Governors, I am delighted to provide you with more insight into our federation and invite you to consider joining us in this pivotal leadership role. We hope that the information we have provided encourages you to make an application for this position.
At the Settle and Malhamdale Partnership, we are deeply committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to thrive. We are proud of our strong community, supportive staff, and dedicated governors, all of whom are driven by a shared commitment to excellence in education. We strive to equip our pupils with the skills, confidence, and compassion they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. With Settle CE Primary School situated in the beautiful ancient market town of Settle, and our neighbouring primary school in Kirkby Malham, near Malham, this position gives the successful applicant an opportunity to make an immediate impact on our community and nurture and strengthen a successful and dynamic education partnership.
Settle is a church school federated with a non-religious Foundation school, which both have their own individual vision statements. That said, the two schools are very aligned in their ethos and values and this similarity, strong sense of mutual respect and collaboration is the main reason why the Federation has been such a success. We have an experienced and committed staff team across both schools and offer a very varied and interesting curriculum. As such, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior leader to take the next step in their career leading two wonderful schools.
For an informal, confidential conversation about the role, and/or to arrange a visit, please email Helen Poole who has been engaged to support us with recruitment to this key role, or call on 01609 532254. We would encourage you to come and visit in advance of your application and see for yourself the enthusiasm that our pupils have for their education. Such a visit is not part of the selection process, and whether applicants have visited will not influence the outcome. We would also encourage applicants to have a look at the school websites Settle Primary (opens in a new tab) and Kirkby-in-Malhamdale Primary (opens in a new tab) to get a feel for our schools.
I hope you find the information provided useful and informative and that it will encourage you to apply. On behalf of the governing body, thank you again for your interest in Settle Church of England Primary School, and Kirkby-in-Malhamdale United VA Primary School under our Federation.
Yours faithfully,
Rachael Caton,
Chair of Governors
Learn more about our Headteacher opportunity
Post: Executive Headteacher
Number on Roll: 240 plus 36 in Nursery (Settle 195; KIM 45)
Commencing: 1st September 2025
Salary: L15-L21 (£70,293 – £81,441)
Contract Term: Permanent
Our Opportunity:
The Settle and Malhamdale Partnership consists of vibrant, unique and friendly small schools, with willing and capable staff, engaged and happy pupils in beautiful locations and a new exciting curriculum. Our new Executive Headteacher will maximise the established relationship between the two schools and continue to embed our curriculum.
The Headship of a village school is unique: you have the benefit of getting to know a tight-knit and caring community and personally build relationships with each child, yet the role is diverse and requires a balanced skill-set and adaptability from the Executive Head as well as forming strong relationships with the Diocese and local community.
About You:
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, committed and experienced individual to be our Executive Headteacher to further shape our thriving schools in the next phase of their development. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, an effective people manager and a leader who can instil confidence in staff, parents and pupils.
To succeed, you must be a proven leader and manager with excellent teaching skills and the ability to develop our dedicated teams whilst maximising achievement. An excellent communicator, you should have a thorough knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy and possess strong networking skills enabling you to maintain and develop future partnerships. You will lead by example and display an ambition to embrace and develop relationships with the community and the Church, whilst allowing our pupils to continue to be the very best they can be and our staff to continue to be very highly motivated and cohesive. Whilst ambitious, you will also possess a high level of sensitivity coupled with the ability to make difficult decisions which may not always be popular. You will possess a child-centred approach, keeping the best interests of the children as the central guiding principal in any decisions made and actions undertaken. This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional senior leader to take the Federation to the next level in its exciting journey.
We can offer you:
- Happy and friendly schools, with delightful children who respect each other and have a thirst for learning.
- A culture which allows all staff to thrive and develop.
- An opportunity to see the huge potential that exists and the time to make our federation a beacon of excellence in primary education.
- Significant levels of support from the Local Authority, Diocese, Governing Board and a staff team who are experienced, committed and passionate about our schools.
- A Governing Body committed to providing support on all matters including more sensitive or difficult issues and including the wellbeing of all staff members.
For an informal, confidential conversation about the role please call Helen on 01609 532254 or email. Helen has been engaged to support us with recruitment to this exciting opportunity.
Key dates
Visits
We strongly recommend that you visit us so we can share with you why we are so proud of our school, and you will have the opportunity to see what we have to offer. If you would like the opportunity to visit, please email Helen.
Dates when we can accommodate visits are detailed below - if these are not possible for you please contact Helen, as we may be able to offer alternatives.
Visits by appointment:
- Wednesday 5th February at Kirkby-in-Malhamdale Primary School between 1.30 and 4.30pm
- Thursday 6th February at Settle Primary School between 1.30pm and 4.30pm
Application closing date: Sunday 9th February
Shortlisting: Wednesday 12th February
Interviews: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th February
Information about our school
Settle Primary CE School is situated in the ancient market town of Settle, neatly positioned between the splendour of the Yorkshire Dales and the outstanding natural beauty of Forest of Bowland. Settle CE Primary School is a place where pupils and staff “grow and learn together and where all children are loved, valued and flourish to achieve their potential”. Our catchment area is predominantly within the Craven area. We cater for children from the ages of 3-11, with a cohort of 195 and nursery provision for up to 26 pupils.
The school’s Christian ethos underpins day-to-day life in school. Pupils know the school’s Christian values and can relate these to British values. They have a respectful and caring attitude towards others who may be different to themselves. They see no reason why anyone would be treated differently.
Our Pupils
We greatly value the relationships we form with our children and families and the role we have in supporting our local communities. We always expect the children to come first in any decision and for them to always be treated and treat others with respect, empathy and kindness.
Pupil leadership and inclusion is important at Settle, with the following initiatives:
School Council - Every September, a School Council Election takes place in each class and the elected pupils become the voice of their class during the school year. Each class has a suggestion box which provides an opportunity for everyone in the school to share their ideas and give feedback.
Read more about the School Council here. (opens in a new tab)
Children’s Clubs - There are a variety of clubs on offer: Breakfast Club, which runs from 07.30-09.00am. After School club, from 3:30-5:30. Also on offer are Holiday Clubs during Easter (one week) and Summer (two weeks).
Educational Visits - We consider educational visits to be an important part of our provision and in years 5&6, children go away on residential trips. The aims of these trips are:
- Developing independence
- Improved confidence and self esteem
- Improved teacher and student relationships
- Engaging hard to motivate pupils
- Making lifelong memories
This year we are delighted to take our year 5 pupils to Eshton Grange and our year 6 pupils will go to London.
Read more about our extra-curricular provision here. (opens in a new tab)
Collective Worship – This group is currently led by the RE and Collective Worship lead and children from Year 6.
Vicar Assemblies and Open the Book: Every week, the school benefits from Vicar led assemblies and/or Open the Book Group Visits to our school with the purpose of acting out a Bible story (starting with the Old Testament and during the spring term moving onto the New Testament).
Our Staffing Team
We have a dedicated, collaborative staff cohort who all go above and beyond to provide the very best experience for all pupils. The Leadership team consists of an Executive Headteacher, Deputy Head and KS1 Lead. The Executive Headteacher is responsible for Safeguarding, Health & Safety and SEND. The Deputy SENCO does much of the administrative day-to-day paperwork, but the Executive Headteacher retains responsibility and oversight of everything.
We also have two secretaries and run our own in-house dinner service. Our support staff are generally used to support SEND pupils who require high levels of support.
Read more about our team here. (opens in a new tab)
Our Governing Body
Our governing body is dedicated to supporting the Executive Headteacher to provide continuous improvement and educational enrichment for both schools, fostering a strong partnership between Settle and Kirkby in Malhamdale, enhancing educational standards, and nurturing community relationships.
Read more about our Governing body here. (opens in a new tab)
Our Mission Statement is 'To provide an outstanding education in a nurturing, enriching environment thus enabling all of our children to become life-long learners and to realise their full potential'.
Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School is situated in the beautiful environs of Kirkby Malham, a small village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire. It lies 6 miles east of Settle and very close to Malham: world famous for its limestone scenery and opportunities for getting into the outdoors for walking, cycling and rock climbing. We operate as part of a Federation of two local schools, which includes Settle CE Primary. We are a warm, friendly and inclusive school with a smaller than average pupil cohort of 45. This means very enviable class sizes and working groups that include generous adult to child ratios. A lot of our families have strong links to the local farming community.
Due to the small size of our fantastic school, we operate three mixed age classes:
- CLASS 1: N/R/Y1
- CLASS 2: Y2/3/4
- CLASS 3: Y5/6
To ensure the children are given the appropriate, exciting and challenging curriculum we have planned a two- or three-year rolling programme.
Central to the school's ethos is the recognition that every child is unique, with their own strengths, interests, and learning styles. As such, the school adopts a rolling programme of study that is constantly under review, with topics and themes varying according to the year groups being taught within a class. This ensures that the subject matter remains fresh and relevant, capitalising on all available resources to enrich the learning experience.
The combination of high expectations and individual nurturing means that children are inspired to do their best, resulting in great educational outcomes and happy children. Curriculum for life is embedded at the heart of all that we do. We offer an array of after school clubs and very strong music provision. Currently, music is a very popular subject in our small school, with 10 children learning to play the piano, 4 the guitar and 2 the accordion.
Outdoor Learning at Kirkby-in-Malhalmdale
Our small Forest school, in a unique location with experienced, dedicated staff, is a wonderful place for children to grow and learn. We are proud to be one of North Yorkshire’s small rural schools. Teachers make great use of the local area and sights of local importance such as Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. Children benefit from a wealth of visitors to the school and trips out. Read more about our outdoor learning provision here. (opens in a new tab)
Our Pupils
Our pupils benefit from small class sizes, which enable us to really get to know the children and families that use our services and to personalise the learning experience of each child. Our pupils are generally very well behaved, friendly, polite, helpful and confident children who embrace inclusivity in all that they do. Pupils are always happy to engage with any adult visitors. Our 2024 OFSTED report noted that ‘Pupils love attending Kirkby in Malhamdale Primary School. This is because they have strong friendships, are treated fairly by all staff and feel safe wherever they are in school. Pupils say that bullying never happens. If it did, pupils know that adults would help them as their emotional and mental well-being is a priority’.
Our Staffing Team
Our supportive, friendly and welcoming staff are expertly led by our Executive Headteacher who is ably supported by an Assistant Head (Deputy DSL) and 2 FTE teachers who work across the 3 mixed age classes. The Executive Headteacher is responsible for Health & Safety, Safeguarding and SEND. There is a Deputy SENDCO in place.
Read more about our team here. (opens in a new tab)
“Growing and learning Together”.
“Settle Church of England Primary School is a place where all children are Loved, Valued and Flourish to achieve their potential”.
Our Vision Statement has been inspired by the parable of the Sower, as told by Mark 4:3-9. Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. Other seed fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil, and immediately it sprang up, since it had no depth of soil. And when the sun rose, it was scorched, and since it had no root, it withered away. Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no grain. And other seeds fell into good soil and produced grain, growing up and increasing and yielding thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold.” And Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
How the Parable relates to our school community - The children at our school are like the seeds in the parable which have fallen onto the good soil. The seeds will flourish and grow into healthy plants. If the children taken in all that the school has to offer and work hard, then they will achieve their fullest potential. Jesus said that those sown on good soil “are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit, thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold.”. Mark 4:10-20
Our school focuses on ten key Christian values that are very special to us. They include:
Love, Kindness, Friendship, Forgiveness, Respect, Truthfulness, being Thankful, Helping Others, Peace and Community, Responsibility. Each half-term we focus on a different value with a key bible story.
We further embed our vision and Christian values through the ABC promise:
Achieving, Believing and Caring (ABC)
Together we will:
Achieve – be the best people that we can be.
Believe – have the courage to believe in ourselves and each other.
Care – provide a safe, caring community in which we will act with fairness, forgiveness and compassion, treating others as we would like to be treated. Read more about our vision and values here. (opens in a new tab)
The Aims of our School
- To provide the framework, encouragement, and resources for all children to achieve their potential.
- To increase the self-confidence and self-esteem of all pupils and to provide them with opportunities to develop their own interests, skills and talents.
- To foster in our pupils the skills, knowledge and experience needed to make informed life choices.
- To foster an atmosphere of tolerance, understanding and respect for the rights, aspirations and cultures of others.
- To ensure that when pupils leave the school, they are able to contribute positively in the wider community.
To achieve these aims we:
- Provide a broad and balanced curriculum that offers a wide range of opportunities relevant to individuals whilst fulfilling our statutory obligations.
- Develop a strong sense of community in which all pupils feel valued and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
- Establish a policy of praise and rewards in order to recognise and encourage the achievement of all pupils.
- Develop links with the wider community.
- Create a pleasant working environment and ensure that the school is equipped and resourced to the highest possible level within budgetary constraints.
- Monitor the quality of provision in the school on a regular basis.
Settle
We are very proud of our school curriculum, as well as elements that are specific to Settle and the rural community. Our OFSTED report from 2023 notes that: ‘Leaders have provided an ambitious and interesting curriculum. They know the strengths and areas that need further development in each subject. Leaders have sequenced learning carefully in most subjects.’
As a Christian School we greatly value the importance of pastoral care, and, as such, a Christian ethos underlines all that we do. As such, we have a ‘Curriculum for Life Document’ which supplements National Curriculum areas with life skill and personal growth and development opportunities. It is designed to cover a range of disciplines including: Mental health and wellbeing strategies, cooking, first aid, financial management, self-defence and STEM opportunities. We are proud that STEM in particular, is one of our key strengths, and this was recognised in our OFSTED report from 2023: ‘Leaders are enthusiastic in seeking help to bring about school improvement. They also share their strengths with others, particularly in respect of their STEM work’.
The school’s Christian ethos underpins day-to-day life in school. Pupils know the school’s Christian values and can relate these to British values. They have a respectful and caring attitude towards others who may be different to themselves. They see no reason why anyone would be treated differently. Pupils learn about people from other countries and cultures.
Through our curriculum, we equip children with the necessary skills and values to prepare them as lifelong learners, to be valued members of the communities in which they live and to prepare them for their future lives. We acknowledge and celebrate the fact that each of one of our children is different, and that they all learn in different ways.
Our curriculum provision has been re-designed to take account of the National Curriculum, and reflects our local context as well as preparing our children for life in 21st Century Britain.
There are three stages in the Primary years:
- Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception)
- Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
- Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6)
Read more about our curriculum provision here. (opens in a new tab)
Kirkby-in-Malhamdale
Through our curriculum, we equip children with the necessary skills and values to prepare them as lifelong learners, to be valued members of the communities in which they live and to prepare them for their future lives. We acknowledge and celebrate the fact that each of one of our children is different, and that they all learn in different ways. Kirkby Malham Primary School always aspires to put the children first when it comes to making decisions about provision, learning and well-being. We want our pupils to be happy, confident children who love coming to school and importantly are safe, well cared for and love learning!
Relationships with parents, carers and the local community
Relationships with both school communities are very strong, because of the emphasis the Executive Headteacher has placed on this for many years. The schools are visible in their communities, for example, singing at the Settle lights switch on and performing the nativity at the Kirkby church Christingle.
In addition, the Executive Headteacher knows our parents well and uses this to be able to understand the children and their individual contexts. There is an active PTA at both schools, regular performances, enabling parental attendance, charity work and church events plus plenty of sporting events with other schools.
Relationship with LA and Diocese
We have excellent working relationships with the Local Authority & Diocese. They are both invested to ensuring our schools can deliver the very best education to our communities.
Wider networks
Both schools are part of the local school network – Castle Alliance and North Craven Cluster Group.
SIAMS
Our last SIAMS inspection in 2023, saw us rated ‘Good’ and can be read here. (opens in a new tab)
‘Pupils know that they are fully supported by staff living out the Christian values. As a result they are confident and resilient in their learning. Equally, the values motivate pupils in taking action to help their school and local community. For example, a class was awarded Blue Peter badges for an environmental initiative’. SIAMS, 2023
OFSTED
Our last Ofsted report, also in 2023, also saw us rated ‘Good’ and can be read here. (pdf) [438 KB] (opens in a new tab)
‘Leaders are enthusiastic in seeking help to bring about school improvement. They also share their strengths with others, particularly in respect of their STEM work. Staff appreciate the quality of the training they receive and feel well supported by leaders and each other. Governors know the school very well. They have a wide set of relevant skills and are able to provide appropriate challenge and support for school leaders’. OFSTED, 2023
Our Strengths:
- Ofsted and SIAMS reported that Christian values are embedded within the vision, mission and practice of the school and have a positive impact on learners who achieve well.
- Leaders have provided an ambitious and interesting curriculum.
- The school is at the heart of the local community.
- Children in the early years are resilient and independent.
- A strong culture of safeguarding with an open and transparent atmosphere
- Good support of pupils with SEND
Areas for development:
Strong progress has been made in the areas identified by Ofsted for development, namely:
- To identify the key knowledge and vocabulary that children in the early years need for successful future learning.
- To ensure consistency in pupil outcomes at KS2 across the core subjects.
- To further develop opportunities to develop children's understanding of and experiences of other faiths and cultures.
Pupil achievement, attainment and progress
We have generally strong results at both schools in line with or above National at Early Years, KS1 and KS2. Since Covid, results have been slightly less predictable due to particularly challenging cohorts and the impact of SEND. The most recent KS2 were below the national for maths and reading.
Read more here (opens in a new tab) about our progress scores.
Budget position
We are currently running with a deficit which has originated from Covid when extended schools income was severely curtailed. Recovery from this has been challenging in the climate of inflationary cost pressures.
Read more here (opens in a new tab) for further information on our finances.
OFSTED
Our last Ofsted inspection in 2024, saw us rated ‘good’ and can be read here (pdf) [422 KB] (opens in a new tab)
Pupils love attending Kirkby-in-Malhamdale Primary School. This is because they have strong friendships, are treated fairly by all staff and feel safe wherever they are in school. Consequently, pupils attend well. Pupils realise the importance of reading. They talk about ‘reading for will’ and ‘reading for skill’. As a result of their positive attitudes towards attendance and their enjoyment of the curriculum, pupils achieve well and are well equipped to succeed in secondary school.
Our Strengths:
- Pupils are passionate about reading; they routinely recommend books to their teachers and friends.
- There is tenacious support for pupils with SEND.
- The school is at the heart of the local community.
- A strong culture of safeguarding with an open and transparent atmosphere
Areas for development:
The skilled staff at Kirkby Malham undertake a continuous process of review and refinement of the curriculum, to ensure it is best meeting the needs of mixed age and mixed key stage classes, a challenge that was highlighted during the most recent Ofsted visit.
Pupil achievement, attainment and progress
Our small cohort sizes mean that results are usually not reportable, however read more here (opens in a new tab) about our for our published data.
Budget position
We have a healthy budgetary position which is currently in surplus, although as with many local schools, this faces challenges in the future depending on numbers. Babies/children in the catchment area are limited due to house prices, and demographics of the population, so we need to continue being an attractive option for parents outside of the catchment area. It is expected that the incoming Executive Headteacher will build upon the strong reputation built by our outgoing Executive Headteacher.
Read more here (opens in a new tab) for further information on our finances.
Short and Mid-term Priorities
- Strive for Ofsted improvements.
- To appoint an outstanding Executive Headteacher and manage the transition of them into their new role
Long term Priorities
- To balance the budgets at both schools.
- Retain class structures.
- Meet the inclusive needs of the local community.
- Be/remain an attractive choice for local children.
- Meeting wraparound care agenda
- Meeting SEND needs in the area.
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is England's largest county and one of the most rural. The area comprises the Yorkshire Dales (opens in a new tab) and North York Moors (opens in a new tab), three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a stunning coastline around Scarborough and Whitby. There are ruined castles and abbeys, serene gardens, unique breweries, thrilling rides and industrial heritage. The area hosted the phenomenal Tour de France ‘Grand Depart’ in 2014 and has since created the Tour de Yorkshire, an annual event with global recognition. Our success in supporting these events led to Harrogate hosting the UCI Cycling World Championships in 2019.
North Yorkshire has plenty to offer the outdoor enthusiast. From the hard gritstone of Almscliff and Brimham rocks to the limestone of Malham, Gordale and Kilnsey climbing venues are in abundance. The Yorkshire Dales is the premier area for caving and for mountain biking; there are the bridleways of the Dales and North York Moors as well as the renowned trail centre at Dalby Forest. There are a small number of sailing clubs on reservoirs around the county and fantastic surfsport venues and sea kayaking on the east coast.
While the county is rightly known for its wide open spaces, it also incorporates attractive market towns including Pickering and Helmsley, traditional seaside towns, the Spa town of Harrogate and the ancient city of York - the most visited city outside of London. There are a wide range of shopping, leisure and cultural facilities as well as excellent schools, universities, road and rail links, there really is everything to offer you and your family as a place to work, live and enjoy!
Travelling further afield we have convenient connectivity, with close proximity to metropolitan cities of Leeds and Newcastle, with little over two hours commute on the main train line to London. We border the Lake District, Lancashire, County Durham, and Yorkshire & Humber regions with all they have to offer.
The core aim and purpose of Leeds Diocesan Board of Education is to ensure that the services and support we offer make a real difference in helping our schools improve the outcomes for the pupils in their care, delivered in the spirit of the Diocesan values of Loving Living Learning.
The Diocese of Leeds Education Team provides advisory support and training to over 236 church schools across nine local authority areas and eleven multi-academy trusts. We are proud of our family of schools, which continue to improve and offer rich learning experiences. Our advisory team comprises experienced church school headteachers, each school having a named adviser to support its priorities and tackle inevitable challenges.
The Diocesan Education Team's primary role is to preserve and enhance the religious foundation of church schools. The church has a long history in education, providing free schooling before the state's involvement. Currently, around 25% of primary schools have a Church of England foundation, with an estimated 15 million people in the country having attended a church school at some point.
We work alongside our school leaders to:
- Ensure distinctive education that enables pupils and adults to flourish.
- Ensure every church school is effective.
- Recruit, retain, develop, and sustain inspiring teachers and leaders.
- Support strong links between church schools and their wider parish communities.
- Provide effective opportunities to encounter the Christian faith through collective worship, chaplaincy, spiritual development, and mental health and well-being.
- Be a voice of influence in education and the church locally, regionally, and nationally.
Support for schools is provided through the Enhanced Service Plan, our service level agreement, which includes a named adviser, a broad training offer and many helpful resources.
We know that being appointed to the role of Executive Headteacher is an exciting and critical time in your career, and we will be there to support you with every step. Transitions are unique and the first few months in a new leadership role are particularly significant. Recognising this, we offer structured bespoke support for all headteachers in their first year and beyond. Please be assured that we are there for you.
Information about application and guidance
When applying please take into account the following supporting documents, along with the below information on our talent blueprint:
Download Person Specification - Headteacher (.docx) [175 KB] (opens in a new tab)
Download Job Description - Headteacher (.docx) [99 KB] (opens in a new tab)
Application guidance, including policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. One of these must be from your most recent employer.
Your application plays an important part in your selection. As part of the application process, you may have been asked to demonstrate within this application form how you meet some or all of the criteria or key competencies outlined in the person specification. The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet these requirements. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested. Rather than simply repeating your career history, look at the skills and experience required by the job and provide evidence that you possess them by giving specific and detailed examples which include a focus on outcomes and on your own contribution to the scenario. Try to use different and varied examples wherever possible.
When completing these sections, do not forget the skills and experience you have gained outside full-time work. Outlining your previous work experience or other responsibilities may help you to uncover skills which you have taken for granted and which are clear signs of your ability to do the job.
Should you require the application form in a different format, please contact Resourcing Solutions.
Canvassing
Should your application be for a local authority school, you must not try to influence an elected Council Member, any council employee or a member of the school governing body, to act in your favour, as this will disqualify you. If you are related to a Councillor, a Council employee or a governor you must indicate this in the relevant section of the application form.
Data Protection
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC 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. Further information on how we process your data can be found by reading our privacy notice.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
The post you are applying for requires you to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children, with a barred list check if you work in regulated activity. This check for disclosure of criminal history will include spent convictions, pending prosecutions / current court proceeding and police enquiries.
Should you be shortlisted, you will be asked to disclose full details of your criminal history prior to your interview. This includes any information deemed relevant as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education which may arise in an online search undertaken on shortlisted candidates. This information may be discussed with you at your interview in order to assess job related risks, but we emphasise that your application will be considered on merit and ability and you will not be discriminated against unfairly. Failure to disclose this information will result in any offer of employment being withdrawn.
Please also see the policy statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders below.
Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders (Source www.gov.uk)
- As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), this school complies fully with the DBS code of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
- This school undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.
- This school can only ask an individual to provide details of convictions and cautions that it is legally entitled to know about. Where a DBS certificate can legally be requested (where the position is one that is included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 as amended, and where appropriate Policy Act Regulations as amended) this school can only ask an individual about convictions and cautions that are not protected.
- This school is committed to the fair treatment of its staff and potential staff, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.
- This school has this written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is made available to all DBS applicants at the start of the recruitment process.
- This school actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Candidates are selected for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience and criminal record information is only requested from short-listed candidates.
- A disclosure is only requested from the DBS after a thorough risk assessment has indicated that one is both proportionate and relevant to the position concerned. For those positions where a criminal record check is identified as necessary, all application forms, job adverts and recruitment briefs will contain a statement that a DBS certificate will be requested in the event of the individual being offered the position.
- This school ensures that all those who are involved in the recruitment process have been suitably trained to identify and assess the relevance and circumstances of offences.
- This school also ensures that they have received appropriate guidance and training in the relevant legislation relating to the employment of ex-offenders, e.g. the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
- At interview, or in a separate discussion, this school ensures that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the position sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
- This school makes every subject of a criminal record check submitted to DBS aware of the existence of the code of practice and makes a copy available on request.
- This school undertakes to discuss any matter revealed on a DBS certificate with the individual seeking the position before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.