Assistant Headteacher

St Chad's Church of England Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5QR

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £53,069.00 - £58,569.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Assistant Headteacher

St Chad’s CofE Primary School

Nature of Contract

Permanent

FTE Salary

Leadership 2 - 6, £53,069 - £58,569

Actual Salary

£31,841 - £35,141 , based on 0.6 FTE

Working Hours

Part time, 0.6 FTE, 3 Full Days per week

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Provide inspirational and strategic leadership, promoting the vision, values and Christian distinctiveness of Abbey Multi-Academy Trust and St Chads, while supporting the Headteacher in the effective organisation, management and development of the school.
• Lead and drive sustained school improvement by raising standards in a core subject, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning through instructional coaching, robust use of data, and high expectations for all pupils and staff.
• Monitor, evaluate and enhance the quality of education across the curriculum, supporting subject leaders to deliver an engaging, inclusive and ambitious learning experience that meets the needs of every child.
• Develop, motivate and hold staff to account through effective performance management, high-quality professional development and a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across the Trust.
• Drive sustained improvements in the quality of teaching and learning through the effective use of instructional coaching, and share professional knowledge, skills and expertise with colleagues across the Trust.
• Champion a positive safe and inclusive school culture, strengthen partnerships with parents, governors, the Church and the wider community, while contributing fully to the strategic leadership and day-to-day life of school.
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values.

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

How to apply:

Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about St Chad’s CofE Primary School, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.st-chadsprimary.co.uk

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact HR@abbeytrust.org

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday 2nd March with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

St. Chad's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles in our school will involve contact with children/young people and St Chad's expects all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our school values.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Chad's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Chad's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-chad-s-church-of-england-primary-school-leeds

Located north of Leeds City Centre in Headingley, St Chad's is a thriving one form entry Primary School. It is a special place: it is a warm, welcoming and inclusive community where on a daily basis all in our school community live out our vision ‘In the light of God, we care, we share, we laugh, we learn.’ This vision also underpins our actions and decisions. We are a community where we support all to flourish.

Our children and staff are amazing and it is a privilege to work with them every day. The young people in our school continually impress the adults in school and visitors with their achievements (academic and otherwise) and their personal, social and spiritual development.

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