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Welcome, and thank you for your interest in our Headteacher opportunity

Dear Applicant,

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in our exciting Headteacher opportunity. We hope that the information we have provided encourages you to make an application to our warm and welcoming school.

At Filey Junior School we are proud to live out our vision of being a “happy, healthy and positive learning community”.  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.

Part of our vision and values is to ensure “Widening Horizons” for all our children.  We strive to equip our pupils with the skills, confidence, and compassion they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.

We believe that schools should be learning centres for both children and their parents, for teachers and local community.  The school is situated in the charming seaside town of Filey on the North Yorkshire coast, and we recognise the important part we play in our community: children, parents, staff and the wider community are encouraged and supported to learn new skills and develop themselves to achieve the best they possibly can.

We have been recognised for our SEN provision, use of IT, our curriculum and the creativity we put in personal development for both our staff and children.  The incoming Headteacher will have the opportunity to lead a very well resourced and maintained school building and site with a healthy financial balance, a well-established and reliable IT infrastructure and a very positive Ofsted report on which to build.

For an informal, confidential conversation about the position 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 website (opens in a new tab) and newsletters (opens in a new tab) to get a feel for our school.

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 Filey Junior School.

Yours faithfully,

Lucy Deighton,

Chair of Governors

 

 

 

 

Learn more about our Headteacher opportunity

Post: Headteacher
Number on Roll: 250
Commencing: September 2025
Salary:  L14-20 £68,586 - £79,475

Contract Term: Permanent

Our Opportunity:

Filey Junior School is a unique and innovative school, with a willing and capable team of established staff, engaged and happy pupils in a beautiful coastal location with a forward-thinking commitment to technology and strong SEND provision. Our new Headteacher will be a positive role-model for teachers, parents and pupils whilst continuing to embed our curriculum.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced school leader who will bring creativity, positivity and strategic vision to our school.  Someone who is passionate about education with high educational standards to enable every pupil to achieve their full potential. You will have a good understanding and empathy for children, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, will consider and shape how we can adapt and enrich our practices innovatively to promote and enhance the wellbeing of our children and staff. You will be eager to make an impact but take a step to reflect first, ensuring the right working partnerships are put in place.

You will be an outstanding teaching practitioner able to set and achieve ambitious goals, continually seek to raise standards by developing staff and ensuring the quality of teaching and learning and develop a clear vision to move the school towards excellence and continue its further improvement.

Our new Headteacher will foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where all pupils feel valued and encouraged to express themselves. They should prioritise the well-being of both pupils and staff, creating a positive school culture that promotes academic excellence but also social and emotional development.

We can offer you:

  • A happy and friendly school, 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 Filey Junior School a beacon of excellence in primary education.
  • Significant levels of support from the Local Authority Governing Board and a staff team who are experienced, committed and passionate about our school.
  • 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.

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.

Key dates

Application closing date: Midnight on Monday 21st April
Shortlisting: Wednesday 23rd April
Interviews: Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th April

Information About Our School

Information About Application and Guidance

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 have a robust child protection and safeguarding policy. and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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