The governors, staff, parents and children of Osmotherley Primary School are seeking to appoint a strong leader who will work alongside an Executive Headteacher to build on the school’s many strengths and ensure it continues to develop and improve. Applications are invited from motivated school leaders who have a passion for education and champion the needs of young people.

We are looking for:

• A leader with high expectations of excellence and strong communication skills, who will inspire and develop the staff team with an open, supportive approach.
• Someone who understands and wants to continue the special ethos that runs throughout the School.
• Someone who is still enthused by teaching and can manage the role of head of School with a regular part-time teaching position.
• Someone with knowledge of SEND and Safeguarding who has or is prepared to complete DSL and SENCo training.

We can offer:

• A happy and caring community in a supportive multi academy trust
• Highly committed and passionate governing body, staff and parents
• A strong team spirit amongst staff
• Happy, well-behaved and thoughtful children who enjoy challenging learning
• Executive Headteacher oversight to provide support and development
• Considerable support from our multi academy trust for personal and professional development.

You will see the job description, person specification and application form attached to this advertisement. Please supplement your application with a letter of no longer than two sides of A4 paper. Your letter of application should outline your reasons for applying for the post and give an indication of what you can offer the school. Applications should be emailed to kyoung@ycatschools.co.uk

Key Documents

Application Pack

Application Form

Key Dates

Closing Date: 15th April 2026

Interview Date: 22nd April 2026

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

NYC 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 Council (NYC) advertise vacancies 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. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

NYC 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 Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds