Headteacher
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2ES33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
13 April 2026 or 1 September 2026 for the right candidate
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 December 2025
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
- Leadership scale, L14 - L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a committed, reflective and enthusiastic leader who is passionate about making a positive difference to children’s lives. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience of teaching within the primary age range
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A strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, including how children learn best
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Experience of planning and delivering an engaging, inclusive and well-sequenced curriculum
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The ability to use assessment and data effectively to support pupil progress and raise standards
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A commitment to high expectations, positive behaviour and strong relationships
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Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team and contributing to whole-school improvement
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A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
We are particularly keen to appoint leaders who:
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Share and actively live out our Christian values of love, compassion, courage and respect
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Are reflective practitioners, open to professional development and continual improvement
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Can build positive partnerships with pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community
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Are adaptable, resilient and enthusiastic, especially within a growing and evolving school
If you are values-driven and excited by the opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative school community, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Holy Trinity CE Primary School is proud to be part of Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT).
LDLT is committed to being a Trust that values its people. We know that great staff create great schools. As part of LDLT, colleagues benefit from:
- Generous Pension Schemes
- Holiday Entitlement
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Professional Development
- Collaboration through subject and phase networks
- Opportunities for career progression across the trust
Further information about the job
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:
-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
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- info@ldlt.co.uk
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school serving its local community in Ripon, North Yorkshire. From September 2025, the school operates as a single, unified primary following the successful amalgamation of the former Holy Trinity Infants and Holy Trinity Junior schools.
Holy Trinity Infants was judged Good at its last Ofsted inspection in June 2025 and achieved a very positive SIAMS Section 48 inspection outcome earlier in the year. The new Primary School is committed to building on its existing strengths, maintaining high expectations, sustaining improvement and high quality provision for all learners.
School Vision: “Loved by God and one another, Holy Trinity is a welcoming community of faith, where we learn and flourish together. Each day opens up horizons of hope, aspiration and joy!”
Our vision and values are grounded in a clear Christian theology rooted in the biblical message of love from 1 John 4 and brought to life through the parable of the Good Samaritan. Guided by the belief that we are loved by God and one another, the school promotes compassion, courage and responsibility, encouraging pupils to love God, love their neighbour and love themselves.. This vision shapes daily life at Holy Trinity, informing collective worship, curriculum and relationships, and inspiring children to ‘go and do likewise’ as empathetic, respectful and caring members of a welcoming and inclusive community. After a busy time over the last few years, we're now looking forward to really embedding our vision of "Loved by God and one and other" to bring us together and ensure that all of the team flourish.
Holy Trinity school works closely with the Trust, local parish and diocese. Our long and varied history means we have a special relationship with our local church. From Breakfast Club, to Messy Church to Boost club, after school and in the holidays, a majority of our children have experienced these links outside of school and with the amazing volunteer team supporting us, every child has the opportunity to be involved with our Church community. Our Local Academy Council are very keen to see these links at the forefront of our school ethos. As a Church School faith and belief is explored in an inclusive and thoughtful way, encouraging pupils to reflect, ask questions and develop respect for different beliefs and cultures. The school welcomes families of all faiths and none, ensuring that Christian values are lived out rather than simply taught.
Our recent amalgamation provides a great opportunity to offer a rich and varied experience to our children and community. We have a diverse intake of children, with a large number from a military background. This brings mobility but also means our children are used to meeting new friends and supporting each other through what can be a challenging time. As a school, we have over 25 first languages spoken and have welcomed both staff and children from around the world, growing our community and offering opportunities to learn even more about living and learning together.
Holy Trinity is committed to providing rich, engaging and memorable learning experiences that extend beyond academic achievement. The school aims to ensure that all pupils experience a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched by opportunities in sport, the arts, outdoor learning and leadership. Developing pupils’ confidence, independence, wellbeing and sense of social responsibility is a key priority, alongside ensuring that every child feels safe, known and supported.
Holy Trinity is proud to be one of the first schools to be part of Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT), a family of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence and collaboration and underpinned by a strong Christian vision and values. As part of LDLT, the school benefits from strong governance, professional support and opportunities for collaboration and development across the trust. The Trust provides strategic oversight while empowering school leaders to lead with integrity, creativity and ambition in the best interests of their community.
Ripon itself offers a wonderful setting to be a part of, as a Cathedral City with a history stretching back well over 1000 years. On the edge of the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, with a UNESCO World Heritage site on our doorstep and in easy striking distance of Harrogate, York and Leeds, Ripon offers the feel of a close-knit market town community with the benefits of being close to major transport routes. Civic events are organised regularly in the Market Square and both the Cathedral and Holy Trinity church host a large number of events throughout the year.
Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@ldlt.co.uk.
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