Headteacher

HEADTEACHER – Hookstone Chase Primary School

Required for 1st January 2019

Leadership Scale L16 – L22

Hookstone Chase Primary School, Harrogate, is a vibrant and thriving primary school that prides itself on providing an inclusive education that develops the whole child. 

We are looking for a primary Headteacher who can demonstrate inspirational leadership and who has the proven skills, attributes and ability to take this community-centred school from Good to Great. 

This post is an opportunity for an experienced leader looking either to extend their experience of headship, or start their first headship in an exciting and rewarding environment. 

To be the successful candidate you will:

Have excellent, well-developed interpersonal skills; 

Have a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and flexible working practices;

Be ambitious for our School and Trust and for each and every student within it;

Be able to build strong communities within and outside of the school;

Be able to innovate, embrace and manage whole-school change.

Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust?

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to inspiring and supporting children and young people of all ages to fulfil their potential and better the world. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

For further information please download an application pack from www.hookstonechaseprimary.co.uk or our Trust website www.nsat.org.uk. We would welcome potential applicants to visit the school prior to making an application. Please contact Mrs Sally Evans to arrange this on the contact details below.

Please note completed applications must be returned to Mrs Sally Evans at evanss@sghs.org.uk or post to NSAT, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1QL. 

Closing date: Noon, Monday 24th September 2018

Interview dates: Monday 8th October 2018 and Tuesday  9th October 2018

Hookstone Chase Primary School

Harrogate,

North Yorkshire,

HG2 7DJ

T: 01423 886026

www.hookstonechaseprimary.co.uk

Company no 7553531

Hookstone Chase Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS Criminal check. Relocation assistance will be available if appropriate.