What skills and experience we're looking for
For September 2025, we are looking for an outstanding leader with a proven track record of leading teaching and learning to lead at Hookstone, a vibrant primary school situated in the Woodlands area of Harrogate. The role of Deputy Headteacher is central to the school team, working with the Headteacher to accomplish the very best outcomes for our pupils.
We are looking for a leader who:
• Understands how to nurture and support all children
• Has the commitment and determination to make a significant impact on the lives of our children
• Will play a key role in leading teacher development, supporting our staff to become excellent practitioners
• Is committed to driving and developing the school's curriculum through working closely with subject leaders
• Has a strong commitment to achieving success through partnership and teamwork
• Inspires, motivates and challenges everyone in our school community
• Has a track record of strong, innovative and creative leadership and management
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A collaborative culture of inclusion and high expectations; supporting teachers so all children can learn, thrive and flourish
• A focus on development and professional growth offering a wide range of opportunities across our trust partnership
• Supportive and empowering line management: one Trust team focused on mutual respect, shared responsibility, and collective efficacy.
• A focus on whole education where children are encouraged to be creative, confident, and ambitious for themselves and all others.
• A Multi-Academy Trust that is values-driven and has a community-focused approach
• A passionate commitment to sustainability, making a positive impact on our environment.
If you are a dynamic, compassionate leader with the passion and skills to help guide Hookstone Chase Primary School into its next chapter of success, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and we require all our staff to share this commitment.
Further Information
Please contact Jenny McUrich – at recruitment@nsat.org.ukor 01756 707609
We positively welcome visits to the school and a phonecall/ teams call with the Headteacher Mr James Hughes.
To arrange a call please contact Jenny McUrich using the contact details above.
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.