Headteacher

Headteacher (Collaborative Learning Trust)

Location:

The Whartons Primary School, Otley, UK

Contract Type:
Permanent

Job Role s:
Headteacher;

Final date to receive applications:
Friday, 6th March 2026

Interview Date:
Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th March 2026

Expected Working

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Is a Shared Job:
No

The Whartons Primary School sits on the edge of the market town of Otley, surrounded by fantastic semirural grounds that include a pond, a wooded wildlife area, an outdoor classroom and rewilded field spaces. Our curriculum is designed to spark children’s curiosity about the world around them, with the outdoor environment offering rich opportunities to enhance learning and lay strong foundations for lifelong discovery.

We are a friendly, inclusive and vibrant one form entry primary school at the heart of our local community. We believe learning should be engaging, purposeful and appropriately challenging for every child, helping them develop a strong sense of wellbeing, empathy and belonging. Our aim is to nurture a genuine love of learning by placing it in meaningful contexts that encourage independence and enquiring minds.

Through our wider curriculum — including assemblies, after school clubs and enrichment activities — children experience a broad range of opportunities both within our school family and across the wider community.

The Whartons Primary School

Leadership Scales 12 to 18

Actual Salary £67,898.00 - £78,702.00 per annum

Permanent and Full Time

Required from 1st September 2026

On behalf of the Collaborative Learning Trust Board of Trustees and members of the school’s Local Governing Committee, we would like to thank you for your interest in applying for the post of Headteacher at The Whartons Primary School. The retirement of the current Headteacher creates an exciting opportunity for a talented, energetic, and highly motivated individual to lead The Whartons to the next stage of its journey.

Governors and trustees are seeking to appoint an inspirational and strategic thinker to lead the school forward, building on its existing strengths and relationships.

The role offers scope for personal development and career progression with significant opportunities to innovate and lead on initiatives as we plan strategically and develop the curriculum and links in the wider community. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will sustain and foster close links with the local community.

Situated on the edge of the market town of Otley, The Whartons is a friendly, inclusive and vibrant school at the heart of its local community. The fantastic semi-rural grounds bring many opportunities to enhance learning experiences.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of excellent leadership and management and the knowledge and skills to:

• Use the school’s vision and values to design and implement robust strategies to successfully develop and further improve our school
• Be an inspirational, dynamic and compassionate leader, able to build positive relationships with the school’s pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• Be dedicated to inclusivity and the removal of barriers to learning for all our pupils.
• Be outward looking, recognising the key contribution the school makes within the community whilst valuing and strengthening links with parents
• Work positively and collaboratively with senior leaders across our Trust, including the Chief Executive Officer
• Make the most of the high-quality professional development available through our Trust
• Engage all our pupils (including SEND and Disadvantaged Pupils) in a broad, balanced, creative and challenging curriculum so that they are happy and achieve their potential within a caring and inclusive community

In return we offer:

• … a talented, motivated and committed team of teaching and associate staff
• a committed and involved governing body that offers challenge and support.
• a vibrant and diverse community of pupils who are motivated, confident and well behaved, and who frequently initiate actions driven by moral purpose.
• A creative learning environment, both indoors and out, which motivates and encourages…