Headteacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Otley, LS21 1DF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	9 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspirational and committed leader with the vision, confidence and skills to lead our school into the next stage of its development. We are proud of what has been achieved, but we are open to change, embracing the future with optimism and with a passion to deliver the very best education for every child.

We also want a leader who can provide effective professional leadership of the school in a way which reflects the school’s Church of England foundation and enables adults and pupils to flourish.

To lead by example, actively modelling and embedding into all areas of school life, the Christian vision and core Christian values of the school.

We will seek a leader who is:

• Passionate about education

• Financially astute

• Strong on strategic decision making

• Able to turn vision into action

• Able to make and implement difficult decisions

• Able to delegate appropriately

• Able to lead by example and bring the staff along with you

• An excellent communicator

• Able to promote the school

• An experienced manager

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A school with a welcoming Christian ethos

• A commitment to support you and your professional development

• Happy, well behaved and motivated pupils

• A dedicated and enthusiastic staff team

• A knowledgeable and supportive Governing Body that is committed to the school

The school is part of a local cluster of eight schools from the Otley area. The schools work together in a spirit of cooperation rather than competition on many matters.

Otley is a vibrant Yorkshire market town with a population of around 14,000 people. It is situated on the River Wharfe in Lower Wharfedale. Otley borders the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is only a few miles from the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is located approximately 11 miles from Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate and is overlooked by Otley Chevin and the beautiful Chevin Forest Park.

Further details about the role

If this prospect intrigues you and you are look for an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level, you can request an application pack by emailing: educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk or contacting Leeds City Council’s HR Schools Team on 0113 3788525.

We would encourage you to visit the school before applying and we have set aside the following dates:

• Tuesday 13th October 9:30 am

• Thursday 15th October 1:30 pm

• Monday 19th October 9:30 am

• Friday 23rd October 1:30 pm

• Monday 2nd November 9:30 am

• Tuesday 3rd November 1:30 pm

To make an appointment please contact the school office on 01943 464703

Closing Date: 9th November 2026 12pm

Shortlisting: 16th – 19th November 2026

Interviews: 3rd and 4th December 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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