Headteacher of Clifton Green Primary School

NON CYC VACANCYSCHOOL VACANCYClifton Green Primary School are seeking to recruit their new Headteacher.Our OpportunityClifton Green Primary School is at a pivotal moment in its journey, with a falling roll that will reshape the school’s structure and strategy over the coming years. We’re looking for a visionary Headteacher who can lead us through this transition, ensuring that our values, standards and community spirit remain strong while adapting to a smaller intake.About YouYou are a strategic and compassionate leader, ready to guide Clifton Green Primary School through a period of significant change. With strong managerial skills, you’ll oversee the school’s transition to a smaller intake, following the reduction of the PAN from 60 to 45 in September 2025, with the possibility of further reduction. You’ll bring experience in leading teams through periods of change, with a thoughtful and strategic approach to organisational development. As the school transitions to a smaller intake, you’ll ensure that staffing structures and responsibilities are aligned with the evolving needs of the school, balancing financial sustainability with a continued focus on high-quality teaching and learning.Your ability to manage budgets and reduce deficits will be critical and you’ll work closely with the Deputy Head, School Business Manager, and Governors’ Resource Committee to make informed, transparent decisions. You’ll be a skilled communicator, able to keep staff, parents, and carers informed and engaged throughout this journey, creating opportunities for them to contribute to the decision-making process and feel part of the school’s future.You’ll have a proven track record of forging strong relationships across the school community and beyond, working collaboratively with families, local services and council teams to improve outcomes for all pupils. You’ll uphold ambitious educational standards, using effective evaluation to identify barriers to progress and lead targeted improvements.Above all, you’ll be a people-focused leader who inspires trust, supports professional development, and carries staff with you, ensuring that Clifton Green remains a nurturing, inclusive, and high-achieving school.We Can Offer YouA happy and friendly school at the centre of its community, with children who respect each other and have a thirst for learning.A culture which allows all staff to thrive and develop.An opportunity to unlock the immense potential at Clifton Green Primary School and lead it on a journey to becoming a beacon of excellence in primary education.Significant levels of support from the Local Authority, Governing Board and a staff team who are experienced, committed and passionate about our school.A Governing Body committed to providing support on all matters including more sensitive or difficult issues and including the wellbeing of all staff members.The school is part of a number of networks where Headteachers meet regularly.For further information about our opportunity, please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite.For an informal, confidential conversation about the role please call Ashley on 07814 932 389 or email . Ashley has been engaged to support us with recruitment to this exciting opportunity.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring ServiceThis post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interviewFor further details and to apply, please visit our dedicated microsite: https://nyresourcing.co.uk/clifton-green-primary-school-headteacher/Closing date: Sunday 23 November 2025 at 12 midnightInterview date: Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 December 2025City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.