Headteacher
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7EB19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 February 2025
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: Full Time, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L13 – L19 (£66,919 - £77,552 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Headteacher: Brockholes C E (C) Junior & Infant School
L13 – L19 (£66,919 - £77,552 per annum)
Required from September 2025
Be Bold, Go for GOLD! Join us in our vision:
G Growing independent minds
O Open, friendly and inclusive
L Learning together and having fun
D Daring to be different
Brockholes C E (C) Junior and Infant School is a popular and attractive Church School, situated in the village of Brockholes, within the rural Holme Valley of West Yorkshire.
Due to retirement, we are seeking a new Headteacher to join our friendly and inclusive school. Here at Brockholes, we are very proud of our Outstanding school where we respect and celebrate individuality.
We have a broad and ambitious curriculum in which our exceptionally well behaved pupils make strong progress and achieve high outcomes.
In order to be successful, you will have QTS and desirably, evidence of further relevant professional development in school leadership. You must have experience of teaching in schools covering the full primary range (including foundation stage), coupled with substantial experience of working within a senior management team (with successful whole school responsibility.) You must be willing to uphold our Christian values.
You could be a current Deputy Head looking for your next step or an existing Headteacher in pursuit of a new role. You will be supported by our school family in our warm, fun and welcoming environment, backed by a strong team of Governors.
Informal enquiries and visits to the school are warmly welcomed and you are encouraged to contact us on 01484 666 601.
Our selection process will take place on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th March 2025.
Thank you for your interest in our school and this exciting position. We look forward to receiving your application.
Our application form and job pack can be downloaded from our website (https://www.brockholesprimary.org.uk/about-us/staff-vacancies). Completed application forms must be emailed to Kathryn Bower (our HR partner) at kathryn@bowerhr.com by no later than 9am on Monday 24th February 2025
What the school offers its staff
About Brockholes School
Brockholes School, located between Holmfirth and Honley, West Yorkshire, has been serving our community since 1842. Our school is a thriving, one-form entry primary school with a PAN of 210, each taught in a single class per year group.
We are proud of our passionate and experienced team of teaching and support staff, who work collaboratively to achieve outstanding outcomes for our pupils. Their dedication was recognised in December 2023 when we were awarded our second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted.
At the heart of our ethos is a nurturing environment where children are supported to become independent learners, fully prepared for the next stage of their education.Our school is a vibrant hub of activity, with a wide range of initiatives designed to foster pupils’ talents, interests, and wellbeing:
Leadership Opportunities: Pupils engage in School Council, Worship Group, and Eco-Committee activities, developing their sense of responsibility and teamwork.Wellbeing Programme: We proudly implement the My Happy Mind wellbeing programme, supporting children’s mental health and emotional resilience.
Outdoor Learning: Weekly lessons in our forest school area, complete with a fire pit, are delivered by Taylormade Outdoor Learning, providing enriching hands-on experiences.Trips and Visits: Residential trips for Years 4, 5, and 6, alongside educational day visits for all year groups, enhance our pupils’ learning journeys and prepare our children to become more independent.
Extra-Curricular Activities: A varied calendar of free lunchtime and after-school clubs ensures that every child can explore and develop their interests.
Our extensive school grounds are a source of pride, offering:- Outdoor play equipment and a small artificial pitch.- A spacious field, raised gardening beds, and woodland areas.- Two playgrounds and many classrooms with direct outdoor access, including covered external spaces.
We have strong partnerships with local secondary schools and the wider community. These connections enrich our curriculum and support smooth transitions for our pupils. Our active parent- school association, Friends of Brockholes School (FOBS), organises successful fundraising events that provide additional resources and memorable experiences for our pupils.
On-site facilities include:Brockholes Pre-School: A separate organisation located within our school grounds, offering early years education.Wraparound Care: Provided by Brocks in the nearby Brockholes Village Hall, supporting families with extended care options.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our commitment:
• Appropriate action is taken promptly to safeguard and promote children’s welfare.
• All staff are aware of their statutory safeguarding responsibilities.
• Staff are properly trained in recognising and reporting safeguarding issues.
• The Governing Body and staff take as our priority the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils, to minimise risk, and to work together with other agencies to ensure rigorous arrangements are in place within our school to identify, assess and support those children who are suffering harm and to keep them safe and secure whilst in our care.
Applying for the job
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CVs are not accepted.
About Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kathryn@bowerhr.com
Brockholes CE(C) Junior and Infant School is a popular attractive Church School, situated in the leafy village of Brockholes, in the rural Holme Valley of West Yorkshire. The Christian ethos of our school is highly valued by our parents and community, and the children are happy and well behaved.
In December 2023 we were delighted to be recognised by Ofsted as being an Outstanding school. They said:
"Pupils are proud to ‘Be bold, go for Gold’ in this friendly and inclusive school. They are safe and happy.
Pupils’ behaviour is exceptional in lessons and around school.
From early years and throughout the school, staff have developed a broad and ambitious curriculum. Pupils make strong progress and achieve highly.
Teachers plan learning to create interest and curiosity in pupils. Pupils show excitement about their learning and are keen to show what they can do.
Strong, positive relationships among staff and pupils are evident across the school."
Arranging a visit to Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kathryn@bowerhr.com.
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