Headteacher

Clapgate Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AW

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 February 2026 at 3pm

• 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L18 - L24

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

• A proven track record of successful leadership and management.
• The strategic capability and commitment to drive forward whole school improvement.
• High expectations of pupils in their attainment, behaviour and attendance, and the skills needed to translate these expectations into pupils achieving their full potential.
• Demonstrated the ability to establish strong links between staff, parents and carers and to maximise the educational impact of these links.
• Shown that they will respond positively, proactively and effectively to the high expectations set by the Governing Body.
• The ability and drive to challenge, inspire and support all staff to perform at a high level.
• Demonstrate highly inclusive values with a clear commitment to holistic learning and achievement for all.

What the school offers its staff

At Clapgate Primary School, we are proud to offer:

• Enthusiastic and engaged children who love to learn.
• Outstanding school grounds, including expansive playing fields, a nature area, a campfire circle, school animals and allotments.
• An enthusiastic and supportive leadership team with a passion for raising standards and improving the lives of all children.
• Committed and caring staff who consistently go the extra mile.
• A strong and supportive Governing Body who understand the importance of work–life balance.
• Strong relationships with the Local Authority, working with them as a model of excellence and hosting city wide CPD events.

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.

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the 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, Mandy Belt, to book a time slot (see how to apply for contact details)

School Visit Dates:

Thursday 15th January at 4.00pm

Friday 16th January at 1.30pm

Thursday 22nd January at 4.00pm

Friday 23rd January at 9.30am

If these dates are not suitable please contact the school business manager, Miss Mandy Belt, and we will seek to find a suitable date for you.

To request an application pack please e-mail: educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: Thursday 5th February 2026 5pm

Shortlisting: 24th February 2026

Assessment Day and Interviews:

Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th March 2026

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Dave Bache chair of governors on 07837-463416.

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
If shortlisted, applicants will be asked to disclose relevant information regarding their criminal history

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Clapgate Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 440 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Clapgate Primary School website
• Email address: beltm@clapgateprimaryschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clapgate-primary-school

Clapgate Primary is a highly successful and popular school situated in Belle Isle in the south of the city. The school is two form entry. Most children start school with us in our Nursery and remain with us until they are 11.

Clapgate Primary also has close links with other neighbouring schools and is in the JESS cluster. It is also part of the Red Kite Teaching Alliance.

The school occupies a large site with extensive playing fields, playgrounds, an orchard, allotments and school animals.

At Clapgate we place a huge emphasis on pupil achievement and adopt a creative approach to teaching and learning. We are committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity.

Clapgate Primary prides itself on the positive attitude held by all who work at the school. The children are friendly, polite and welcoming. There is very good behaviour throughout the school.

Clapgate is a good school with outstanding pupil personal development and Early Years provision (Ofsted July 2024) and prides itself on the positive attitude held by all the staff.

Our latest Ofsted report (July 2024) made the following comments:
‘Everyone is welcome and made to feel special at Clapgate Primary School’
‘Pupils celebrate and value each other and the adults who work with them’
‘Adults have the highest ambition for every pupil including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’
‘The school has created a harmonious atmosphere where pupils behave consistently well’
‘The school has successfully created a culture of care, compassion and high expectation’’

We wish to appoint dedicated staff with positive attitudes who will continue to maintain these high standards.

Arranging a visit to Clapgate Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email beltm@clapgateprimaryschool.org.

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