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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Church Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2ES
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The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust
1 Vacancy
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
About Our School
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a small Roman Catholic primary serving children aged 3–11 within the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, with a warm, close‑knit community feel and a strong emphasis on gospel values and nurturing the whole child. The school was judged Outstanding at its last full Ofsted inspection in July 2018, with particular praise for leadership and management, and a subsequent short inspection in June 2025 confirmed that this high standard had been maintained. As a faith school it places Catholic life, worship and moral development at the heart of the curriculum, while achieving solid academic outcomes and offering supportive pastoral care. Prospective staff can expect to work in a collaborative environment under an experienced headteacher, with opportunities to contribute to a broad curriculum and to the wider spiritual and community life of the school.
Our Vacancies
Full Time, Permanent
L8–L14 (£61,534 – £71,330)
Headteacher
The Directors and Governors are looking to appoint a permanent Headteacher from September 2026 due to the retirement of the current Headteacher. We are looking for an inspirational leader who will ensure that St. Wilfrid’s continues to provide broad and rich learning experiences for our students that are rooted in Gospel values. This role is suitable for someone who is excited about leading our school through the next stage of development, with the aim of providing an Exceptional Education for all pupils. Applications from new and experienced school leaders who are practising Catholics with proven management skills and a clear vision for Catholic Education are welcome. As part of the Bishop Wheeler Trust, you will be joining a successful and dedicated group of senior leaders who work collaboratively across all our schools within the Diocese of Leeds. Each school is also part of local and Diocesan partnerships. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please arrange to do so by emailing the school office at . Further details including a job description, person specification and how to apply are available via the Trust website . The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion. St. Wilfrid’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our children and young people and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
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