63 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    8 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 July 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: Full-time hours

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L18-L24

What skills and experience we're looking for

https://prospectsonline.co.uk/job/9746-headteacher https://www.calverleycofeprimaryschool.org.uk/vacancies

What the school offers its staff

Vacancy Information

The Governing Body of Calverley Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is seeking to appoint an aspirational leader for the post of Headteacher.

Rated as “Good”, in its latest Ofsted and SIAMS inspections, Calverley CE Primary School is a friendly, caring and popular school filled with happy, enthusiastic and talented learners, and equally happy, enthusiastic, talented and committed staff.

Calverley CE Primary School is an oversubscribed 1.5 form entry primary school which has strong links with St Wilfrid’s Church and the local community. Our distinctive Christian vision and our 12 shared values - service, peace, perseverance, creation and creativity, reverence and respect, responsibility, trust, truth, friendship, humility, community and compassion - are foundational to the character and life of the school. We are keen to build on our success while continuing to take the school forward.

We are seeking a strong, compassionate and aspirational leader who will drive the school forward and lead with integrity, warmth and high expectations, who:

  • Is committed to ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially and spiritually, and leaves school equipped to make a positive contribution to society.
  • Models high professional standards and a commitment to nurturing a culture of care, mutual respect, and development.
  • Is able to bring the curriculum to life in a vibrant and exciting way.
  • Engages fully and becomes a key member of our school and wider community, bringing us together in a collaborative, positive environment underpinned by our shared values.
  • Has a commitment to maintaining and developing the Christian vision and values of the school and promoting an understanding of other faiths and cultures.

In return, we offer:

  • Children who love to come to school to learn, play, and grow.
  • A dedicated and caring staff team committed to the children.
  • A supportive, knowledgeable and engaged Governing Body.
  • A close and active partnership with St Wilfrid’s Church and the village of Calverley.
  • A welcoming and involved school community.
  • A unique outdoor space, enhanced through our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) provision.
  • Opportunities to work collaboratively within local, diocesan and professional networks.

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

Please refer to school website: https://www.calverleycofeprimaryschool.org.uk/vacancies

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Calverley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
351 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Calverley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website
Email address
hanna.ch@calverleyce.co.uk
Phone number
01132575127
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/calverley-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school

Would you like to work at Calverley CE Primary School? Join Our Friendly Village School – Where Learning Blossoms in the Heart of the Community Are you looking for the next step in your teaching journey in a school where community, care and a love of learning come together? We are a thriving village primary school with an amazing learning environment, with stunning grounds and a welcoming, family feel at the heart of everything we do. Our school sits proudly at the centre of the village and is supported by an engaged parent body, a dedicated and approachable governing team, and children who are bright, curious, and a joy to teach. This is a place where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish.

Arranging a visit to Calverley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hanna.ch@calverleyce.co.uk.

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