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Headteacher

Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7EZ

This job expired on 24 February 2025 – see similar jobs

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Headteacher
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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 want you as Headteacher to offer a clear vision and strong leadership to take the school to the next level, as you inspire, challenge and motivate a dedicated and passionate staff team, building on our existing strengths, as well as bringing new ideas to develop outstanding teaching and learning.

You will bring experience of focused, successful and sustained school improvement, as you work closely with Governors and Senior Leaders in the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of pupils’ progress, attainment and wellbeing. You will also help to sustain and develop the school’s Christian ethos as you continue to build upon the very good and well-established links with both Holy Trinity Church and the community.

What the school offers its staff

Dedicated and hard-working staff, who have high standards and expectations for all students. Children who are enthusiastic, confident, and endlessly curious. Parents who are advocates for the school and are keen to support their children’s learning.

Supportive Governors who are aspirational for the school.

Flexible working opportunities

School visits are welcomed and you are most welcome to visit the school as part of your consideration and in advance of applying. Please note that all visits will be informal and will not be part of the selection process and will not have any bearing on our short listing, interview, selection, and recruitment process.

Please contact Mrs Tracy Atkinson at the school on 0113 2253040 or tracy.atkinson@holytrinty.leeds.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.

Further details about the role

HEADTEACHER

Full Time / Permanent

Leadership Scale L18-24

Required September 2025

At Holy Trinity School we have a strong belief encompassed in our motto: The Best for every child, a unique child of God. Therefore, the Governors are looking for an inspirational, passionate and committed Headteacher, who will join us on the next stage of our journey, which is to ensure that Cookridge Holy Trinity C of E (A) Primary School continues to grow and thrive as we provide broad and rich learning experiences for all our children, rooted in our Christian Values.

Holy Trinity is a two-form entry school with 400 pupils on roll situated in a residential area on the north-western border of the city of Leeds. We have strong links to our parish church and the local community.

What we are looking for:

Applicants, therefore, must recognise the distinctive aims and ethos of a Church of England Aided School and should be a committed communicant member of the Church of England or other mainstream domination. (Equality Act 2010 occupational requirement).

Commitment to safeguarding

Cookridge Holy Trinity C of E (A) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors to share this commitment

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