Headteacher
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS20 9DA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Headteacher who:
• Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership and school improvement.
• Demonstrates a clear vision for excellent primary education and can translate that vision into practice.
• Is passionate about delivering an ambitious, inclusive and engaging curriculum that enables all children to achieve.
• Has a deep commitment to inclusion and ensuring that pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and vulnerable learners thrive.
• Can inspire, develop and empower staff at all stages of their careers.
• Understands the importance of staff wellbeing alongside high professional expectations.
• Has the skills to lead organisational change effectively and sensitively.
• Can use data, evidence and innovation to secure continuous improvement.
• Understands how technology can enhance learning, improve operational effectiveness and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world.
• Has strong financial and organisational leadership skills and can ensure resources are used effectively to maximise opportunities for pupils.
• Values collaboration and can work successfully within a Trust while championing the unique identity of our school.
• Will strengthen partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community to enhance opportunities for children.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
• A well-established school with a strong reputation and clear values.
• Happy, caring and enthusiastic children who are proud of their school.
• A talented, skilled and dedicated staff team committed to achieving the best outcomes for pupils.
• A governing body that offers both support and constructive challenge.
• Strong collaboration and professional networks through the Aireborough Learning Partnership Trust.
• A positive, inclusive school culture with high expectations and strong foundations.
• The opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the school at a pivotal point in its development.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support.
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.