Headteacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS9 7SG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to lead St Peter’s Church of England Primary School into its next exciting chapter. Situated in the heart of Leeds, St Peter’s is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming one-form entry primary school with a 52-place nursery, serving a richly diverse community. With a strong Christian ethos, excellent reputation and a commitment to ensuring every child flourishes, this is a fantastic opportunity to build on the achievements of a successful and much-loved school.

We are looking for an ambitious, compassionate and values-driven leader who will inspire pupils and staff, maintain high standards of teaching and learning, and champion the school’s distinctive Christian vision and ‘We Care’ ethos. The successful candidate will bring proven leadership experience, a commitment to inclusion and a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of children and families. They will foster positive relationships with staff, governors, parents and the wider community, whilst embracing opportunities for collaboration and professional development across the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

As part of LDLT, the successful candidate will benefit from a supportive network of school leaders, strong governance and a shared commitment to Loving, Living and Learning Together.

LDLT is committed to being a Trust that values its people. We know that great staff create great schools. As part of LDLT, colleagues benefit from:

● Generous Pension Schemes

● Cycle to Work Scheme Employees can benefit from our Cycle to Work scheme, supporting sustainable travel and staff wellbeing.

● Professional Development We invest significantly in professional learning, offering:

○ Trust-wide CPD programmes

○ Leadership development pathways

○ Collaboration through subject and phase networks

○ Opportunities for career progression across the trust

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school and discover what makes St Peter’s such a special place.

If you have any questions about the role, the school, or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Enquiries and arrangements to visit the school can be directed to: Richard Noake (CEO) via jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk

For further information, please download the application pack.

To apply, please complete the application form and return it to: jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk by 9.00am on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Interviews will take place on 26 and 27 November 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Peter’s C of E Primary School is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

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