Description
The job itself
Maternity Cover - Headteacher Skirlaugh CE Primary School
Temporary Full-Time Headteacher required from 17th November 2025 to 13th March 2026.
Salary Range: Leadership Scale 12.
Full Time (32.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday.
Applications must be submitted by noon on Monday 13 October 2025.
Interviews will be on Thursday 16 October 2025.
The children and governing body of Skirlaugh CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a temporary headteacher to cover a period of maternity leave, expected to run from 17th November 2025 to 13th March 2026.
Candidates need to be dedicated, committed, and forward thinking. We can offer a happy and nurturing school.
Our school is located in a rural village in the East Riding of Yorkshire. There are 114 pupils on roll and 16 part-time Foundation Stage 1 pupils, taught in 6 classes.
Vision Statement
Jesus said, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself.' Luke 10:27 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Our strong set of Christian values and beliefs, supported by our clear Christian ethos, help to embed our nurturing family atmosphere and underpin everything we do. We believe in preparing every pupil for their best future by ensuring they reach their full potential and attain the knowledge, skills and understanding required for success. We strongly believe in developing and nurturing children to help them secure academic success and provide them with the lifelong tools to be a good citizen.
We are seeking:
1. an inspirational, innovative and forward-thinking leader, who is excited about teaching and learning and developing the full potential of every child and every member of staff.
2. someone with the ability to provide effective leadership that creates a culture of high expectations and aspirations, and raises standards, ensuring that all children reach their full potential both academically and socially.
3. someone to uphold and promote our Christian ethos and values in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.
4. someone with robust, strategic financial and operational management.
5. the skills to lead, value, develop and manage a highly effective team with respect and promote well-being amongst staff.
We can offer you:
6. an inclusive Church school where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed.
7. a talented, enthusiastic, committed and dedicated staff team.
8. a community of enthusiastic, kind and confident children who thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
9. a welcoming, friendly and supportive working environment.
10. the freedom to shape the future of this small but perfectly formed school and the opportunity for your continued professional development.
11. support and challenge from an experienced and committed Governing Body and Local Authority.
We welcome applications from candidates who will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership, management, and communication skills. Information and applications can be obtained from the school office.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children an young people and our staff and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be appointed subject to an Enhanced DBS check, appropriate qualifications and professional references.