Headteacher

Headteacher Salary: £67,898 to £76,772 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours/working pattern: Full time

• Salary: £67,898 to £76,772 per annum

Grade: L11-L17

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Full time

Location: West Yorkshire, Hirst Wood Nursery School & Children's Centre

Headteacher

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: L11 - L17 (£67,898 - £76,772)

Start date: 1 January 2027

The Governing Body of Hirst Wood Nursery School is seeking to appoint an aspirational and inspirational leader to the post of Headteacher, following the retirement of our highly valued and successful Headteacher after many years of dedicated service. Since 1932, Hirst Wood Nursery School has proudly served the World Heritage Site of Saltaire and its surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive and integrated early years education that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families. Our well-resourced provision supports children aged two to five years and is underpinned by a strong belief that every child deserves the very best start in life.

We have a long-standing reputation for excellence in early years education and are immensely proud of our children, families and the strong partnerships we have built within our community. Our stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments foster creativity, curiosity, independence and confidence, enabling children to thrive as enthusiastic and capable learners. As a designated Early Years Enhanced Specialist Provision, we work closely with families and professionals to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Places within this provision are allocated by the Local Authority, and inclusion is at the heart of everything that we do. We are seeking a strong, compassionate and aspirational leader who will drive the school forward and lead with integrity, warmth and high expectations.

The successful candidate will:

• Be relentlessly ambitious for the school, its children, its staff and the wider community.
• Be forward facing and work alongside colleagues, enabling them to model outstanding practice, build strong relationships with pupils, and remain closely connected to the quality of teaching and learning across the school.
• Be a strategic thinker with the resilience, determination and dedication to lead through challenge and change.
• Be a passionate champion of inclusion, safeguarding, equality, diversity and belonging.
• Model the highest professional standards and foster a culture of care, mutual respect, wellbeing and continuous development.
• Take an evidence-informed approach to all aspects of school leadership, teaching, learning and curriculum development.

Have experience of monitoring and evaluating the quality of education, observing practice and providing incisive feedback that supports professional growth and improvement.

• Have a proven track record of system leadership, mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues through positive relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
• Engage fully with our school and wider community, bringing people together in a collaborative and positive environment underpinned by shared values and a commitment to excellence for all.

In return, we offer:

• A school where children are happy, motivated to learn and encouraged to follow their interests through a rich and engaging learning environment.
• An experienced, enthusiastic and supportive staff team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
• A highly experienced and dedicated governing board with a strong commitment to collaborative working and effective governance.
• A positive, ambitious and caring school community with a strong moral purpose, a commitment to excellence and a genuine sense of belonging for all.

Tours of the school are welcomed, please contact office@hirstwoodnscc.co.uk to arrange a suitable date and time.

All applications will be responded to following shortlisting.

A candidate pack which includes the Job Description and Person Specification and details of how to apply for the position can be downloaded from www.prospectsonline.co.uk

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Key documents

Recruitment pack.pdf

Key dates

Closing Date: 12 noon, 11 September 2026

Shortlisting: 15 September 2026

Selection Interviews: Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 September 2026

The school prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by Safer Recruitment Practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other Pre-employment checks including a DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.

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.

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Headteacher

Salary: £67,898 to £76,772 per annum

Grade: L11-L17

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Location: West Yorkshire, Hirst Wood Nursery School & Children's Centre

Headteacher

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: L11 - L17 (£67,898 - £76,772)

Start date: 1 January 2027

The Governing Body of Hirst Wood Nursery School is seeking to appoint an aspirational and inspirational leader to the post of Headteacher, following the retirement of our highly valued and successful Headteacher after many years of dedicated service. Since 1932, Hirst Wood Nursery School has proudly served the World Heritage Site of Saltaire and its surrounding communities. We are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive and integrated early years education that makes a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families. Our well-resourced provision supports children aged two to five years and is underpinned by a strong belief that every child deserves the very best start in life.

We have a long-standing reputation for excellence in early years education and are immensely proud of our children, families and the strong partnerships we have built within our community. Our stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments foster creativity, curiosity, independence and confidence, enabling children to thrive as enthusiastic and capable learners. As a designated Early Years Enhanced Specialist Provision, we work closely with families and professionals to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Places within this provision are allocated by the Local Authority, and inclusion is at the heart of everything that we do. We are seeking a strong, compassionate and aspirational leader who will drive the school forward and lead with integrity, warmth and high expectations.

The successful candidate will:

• Be relentlessly ambitious for the school, its children, its staff and the wider community.
• Be forward facing and work alongside colleagues, enabling them to model outstanding practice, build strong relationships with pupils, and remain closely connected to the quality of teaching and learning across the school.
• Be a strategic thinker with the resilience, determination and dedication to lead through challenge and change.
• Be a passionate champion of inclusion, safeguarding, equality, diversity and belonging.
• Model the highest professional standards and foster a culture of care, mutual respect, wellbeing and continuous development.
• Take an evidence-informed approach to all aspects of school leadership, teaching, learning and curriculum development.

Have experience of monitoring and evaluating the quality of education, observing practice and providing incisive feedback that supports professional growth and improvement.

• Have a proven track record of system leadership, mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues through positive relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
• Engage fully with our school and wider community, bringing people together in a collaborative and positive environment underpinned by shared values and a commitment to excellence for all.

In return, we offer:

• A school where children are happy, motivated to learn and encouraged to follow their interests through a rich and engaging learning environment.
• An experienced, enthusiastic and supportive staff team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
• A highly experienced and dedicated governing board with a strong commitment to collaborative working and effective governance.
• A positive, ambitious and caring school community with a strong moral purpose, a commitment to excellence and a genuine sense of belonging for all.

Tours of the school are welcomed, please contact office@hirstwoodnscc.co.uk to arrange a suitable date and time.

All applications will be responded to following shortlisting.

A candidate pack which includes the Job Description and Person Specification and details of how to apply for the position can be downloaded from www.prospectsonline.co.uk

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Key documents

Recruitment pack.pdf

Key dates

Closing Date: 12 noon, 11 September 2026

Shortlisting: 15 September 2026

Selection Interviews: Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 September 2026

The school prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by Safer Recruitment Practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other Pre-employment checks including a DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.

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.

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Headteacher

Salary: £67,898 - £76,772

Posted: 21/07/2026

Closing date: 11/09/2026

Closing time: 23:59

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