Headteacher

Cross Gates Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7NB

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 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: L15 - L21# (£73105 - £83858)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced and effective senior leader with a proven track record of raising standards, securing positive outcomes for all pupils and ensuring children enjoy learning in a positive and caring environment.
• Provide clear, strategic leadership that builds on the school’s strengths and drives continuous improvement across teaching, learning and the curriculum.
• Place the wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding of pupils and staff at the heart of all decision-making.
• Champion high expectations for attainment, behaviour and attendance, ensuring all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential.
• Lead the delivery of a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that reflects the needs of our pupils and community.
• Foster a strong culture of professional accountability, collaboration and development, enabling staff to thrive and deliver high-quality outcomes for pupils.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and external partners.
• Work effectively, transparently and in partnership with the Governing Body to ensure robust leadership, governance and financial stewardship.
• Lead improvements which are sustainable and grounded in the school’s values.
• Ensure the school is outward-facing, committed to partnership working and sharing best practice locally and beyond.
• Ensure a safe, calm and well-ordered environment in which pupils feel secure, valued and motivated to learn.

What the school offers its staff

Our children are keen to please and to learn. Our staff are dedicated and committed to improving opportunities for our children and in turn we regularly review how we support their welfare. We have an ambitious and knowledgeable Governing Body who are fully committed to the school’s continued success.

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

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Pack .pdf - 540 KB (opens in new tab)

Applying for a Job at Cross Gates Primary.pdf - 252 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cross Gates Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 268 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cross Gates Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01132645763
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cross-gates-primary-school

Cross Gates Primary School is a welcoming one form entry primary school located in the heart of East Leeds and part of the Leeds East Primary Partnership. We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child and family is valued and supported. Our strong community ethos and family-focused approach create a nurturing space to support pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Cross Gates, we are committed to excellence and continuous development, ensuring our school remains a place where children love to learn and grow. Our vision, Aspire, Learn, Succeed, underpins everything we do.

Arranging a visit to Cross Gates Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk.

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