Head Teacher

West End Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5JP

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L15 - L21 £73,105 - £84699

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors, staff, children, and parents of West End Primary School are seeking an inspirational leader with a passion for education and learning. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of highly effective leadership and will bring their unique experiences, creativity, and skills to build on our ongoing commitment to raising standards and meeting the diverse needs of all our children.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven, effective leadership experience with a strong strategic vision for whole-school improvement.
• High expectations for pupil attainment, behaviour and attendance, ensuring sustained success from early years onward.
• An inspiring, inclusive leader who motivates, challenges and supports staff to perform consistently at a high level and champions staff wellbeing and professional development.
• A collaborative and highly effective communicator who builds strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• A proactive, resilient and forward-looking attitude, with the ability to respond effectively to challenge and change.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, statutory responsibilities and resource management.
• Passion to continue the collaborative and effective relationship between the school and the Governing Body fostering a positive school culture.

What the school offers its staff

At West End Primary School, we are proud to offer:

• Enthusiastic and engaged children who love to learn and are taught to show respect and consideration for others.
• A committed, caring and experienced staff team with a passion for raising standards and improving the lives of all children.
• Opportunity to continue to develop our caring and nurturing ethos and the wide range of opportunities we provide to support pupils’ personal development.
• Supportive parents and carers who want to be partners in the education of their children.
• A supportive and pro-active Governing Body who recognise the importance of continued professional development.
• Outstanding school grounds, including expansive green space, adjacency to woodland, a dedicated outdoor learning area with a fire pit and well-maintained facilities.
• Well established local cluster of primary schools who work together at key points throughout the year and strong transition links with the high school in Horsforth.

We encourage prospective candidates to visit our school to gain a fuller understanding of our values, ethos, and vision for the future. Please see the scheduled visit dates below, and contact our School Business Manager, Lindsey James, to book a time slot: finance@westendprimary.org.uk

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

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About West End Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 259 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West End Primary School website
• Email address: educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-end-primary-school-leeds

Arranging a visit to West End Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk.

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