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What skills and experience we're looking for

The children, staff, parents and governors of St Mary’s are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Head Teacher who is capable of delivering educational excellence and is committed to ensuring that the school retains its strong sense of community.

Our school has a warm and nurturing family environment with dedicated staff, supportive parents and governors and enthusiastic pupils. We have a strong emphasis on pupils and staff wellbeing, and a culture of mutual support between all staff.

We are a welcoming and inclusive church school where our values of Respect, Friendship, Trust, Perseverance, Wisdom and Hope underpin our daily life.

We are looking for a forward thinking, strategic leader who will share and sustain our school’s Christian vision, values and ethos and maintain a nurturing environment where all children can thrive and achieve their potential.

Please visit our website for more information:

To arrange to visit the school, week commencing 5th October 2026, please contact Samantha Beasley, School Business Manager on

What the school offers its staff

East Riding Local Authority and the Diocese of York offer comprehensive support and a free 2 year induction package.

Further details about the role

Interviews: PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGES: MONDAY 19TH (IN SCHOOL) AND 20TH OCTOBER (OFF-SCHOOL SITE).

Start date: 1st January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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