Headteacher
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School, Pontefract, WF7 6LW13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2027 or sooner if possible.
Closing date
22 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 November 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
Full time equivalent salary
- L17-L23 (£76,772-£88,951) pending pay award
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
- Is an ambitious, inspirational and highly visible leader with a compelling vision for excellence and the ability to translate that vision into sustained school improvement.
- Leads by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to the highest standards for themselves and others.
- Has exceptionally high expectations of achievement, behaviour, attendance and personal development for every pupil.
- Is passionate about developing people and has a proven ability to inspire, motivate and empower staff to realise their full potential.
- Creates a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and challenged to continually improve their practice.
- Has a strong track record of raising standards and securing positive outcomes for children through high-quality teaching and learning.
- Champions inclusion, wellbeing and belonging, ensuring every child is known, valued and supported to succeed.
- Understands that great schools are built on strong relationships and works collaboratively with governors, staff, parents, carers, pupils and the wider community.
- Communicates effectively, listens with empathy and fosters trust, openness and accountability at all levels.
- Is resilient, reflective and forward-thinking, with the courage to embrace challenge, lead change and seize opportunities for improvement.
- Can balance strategic leadership with operational effectiveness, ensuring the school continues to flourish both educationally and organisationally.
- Is committed to nurturing future leaders and creating a sustainable legacy of excellence across the school.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- Happy, enthusiastic and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn.
- A dedicated, skilled and caring staff team committed to inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Talented leaders and colleagues who are keen to develop professionally and contribute to the future success of the school.
- A supportive, committed and experienced Governing Body that values constructive challenge and partnership working.
- Strong relationships with families and the wider community.
- The opportunity to shape the future direction of a school where inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
- A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, staff and the wider community.
Further information about the job
Following the recent retirement of our long serving Headteacher, the Governors of North Featherstone Junior, Infant and Nursery School are seeking to appoint an exceptional, inspirational and forward-thinking leader to lead our school into its next exciting chapter.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Headteacher who will build on our many strengths while providing the vision, drive and leadership needed to ensure every child, every member of staff and every stakeholder can thrive. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about inclusion, committed to excellence and determined to achieve the very best outcomes for all.
North Featherstone JIN is a welcoming, highly inclusive school at the heart of its community. We are proud of our nurturing ethos, strong sense of belonging and high aspirations for every child. Inclusion is central to who we are and underpins our approach to teaching, learning, wellbeing and pastoral care.
If you are an ambitious and values-driven leader who can inspire others, develop talent, build strong partnerships and lead with integrity, compassion and determination, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Visits will take place on Thursday 12 November at 1.00pm.
If you are unable to attend at this time, we will endeavour to accommodate an alternative visit to suit your availability.
To arrange a visit, please contact Lucy Butcher, School Business Manager, by email at lbutcher@northfeatherstone.wakefield.sch.uk
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
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 338 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk
Arranging a visit to Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk.
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