22 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    24 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS

Additional allowances

Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be someone who:

  • Is a dedicated, inspiring educator who understands that the best classrooms and departments are built on a foundation of calm, purposeful environments and a whole-school culture of "excellence".
  • Is a passionate Inclusion Champion with the classroom expertise to support SEND, Pupil Premium, and pastoral needs, ensuring every child feels supported, valued, and able to thrive.
  • Can work strategically alongside the Headteacher and staff team to bring our new whole-school vision to life, attending weekly leadership meetings to actively help drive the strategic direction and whole-school improvement priorities of the school.
  • Is an exceptional practitioner who models high-quality, research-led teaching in their own classroom, leads the strategic development, organisation, and evaluation of Mathematics across the school, and brings a unique skill, hobby, or personal passion to lead or support a foundation subject.
  • Can build strong, positive relationships and communicate effectively across the school community, possessing the unique interpersonal skills required to support, coach, mentor, and inspire colleagues to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.
  • Is a resilient, proactive team player who leads with integrity, creativity, a collaborative mindset, and a sense of humour.
  • Is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey, holding a clear vision and unyielding enthusiasm for improving Maths outcomes across the school while staying up-to-date with national educational developments to lead high-impact staff CPD.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A seat at the leadership table, with the opportunity to attend weekly leadership team meetings and directly influence the strategic direction of our school family.
  • Significant protected time, providing you with ample release time to effectively discharge your subject leadership duties, conduct curriculum monitoring, and support staff.
  • A friendly, welcoming school with a strong sense of community, enthusiastic, well-behaved children, and a new, ambitious vision for the future.
  • A committed, reflective, and ambitious staff team who work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.
  • Substantial opportunities for advanced professional development, tailored specifically to elevate your leadership capabilities.
  • A highly supportive partnership with the Headteacher and the Governing Body, where your initiative, classroom innovation, and strategic subject contributions are deeply valued.
  • A positive, nurturing environment where your leadership will make a measurable, lasting difference as an agent of change across the whole school.

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.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please see the dates in my letter on the next page and contact the school office via jobs@worthingheadprimary.com to book a visit to see our school in action and meet with the Headteacher.

Commitment to safeguarding

Worthinghead Primary School prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by Safer Recruitment Practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other Pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.

Applying for the job

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Additional documents

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About Worthinghead Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
208 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01274 414904

One form entry Primary school on the outskirts of Bradford.
Located in the south of the city near to the M62, bordering Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds.

Arranging a visit to Worthinghead Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@worthingheadprimary.com.

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