Headteacher - Honley J I & N School
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 6BT21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can 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
At Honley Junior, Infant and Nursery School, our school vision “Love for Learning and Learning for Life. Life in all its fullness” (John 10:10) is at the heart of everything we do. Rooted in our Christian values of respect, trust, resilience, responsibility and kindness, we are a learning community where we work and achieve together.
In January 2026 we announced our intention to become part of Trinity Multi Academy Trust. Trinity is a growing and respected trust currently comprising of 11 academies, spanning primary to post-16 education and they have a strong and proud track record of helping schools to make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of young people.
It’s an exciting time to be part of Honley JI&N as we enter this new chapter. Honley is a school currently across two sites, originally an Infant and Junior site, with a Daycare and Out of School Club, offering full wrap around care from the age of 2.
The school wishes to appoint a highly skilled Headteacher to lead our happy and hardworking team. As Headteacher, they will work closely with governors to set the school’s future strategic direction and, in doing so, will demonstrate their commitment to pursuing excellence in every aspect of the life of the school. They will also lead the transition to join Trinity Multi-Academy Trust.
The school is proud of its achievements and is determined to build upon its existing high standards of teaching and learning in the future. Governors are looking to appoint a Headteacher who can demonstrate:
* Excellent leadership knowledge and skills, especially in a complex multi-site environment;
* A clear vision for enriching the school’s distinctive Christian ethos;
* The ability and passion for continually raising educational standards; and
* Willingness to build on our very well established links with the community of Honley.
The Headteacher will be a leader who is passionate about teaching and learning, an individual who is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for pupils, and someone who will champion the interests of pupils, staff and the local community.
You must have a strong work ethic, high expectations of yourself and others, and have the ability to lead and inspire staff and pupils in realising those expectations.
What the school offers its staff
A chance to lead a school as it transitions into a Multi Academy Trust, supported by the LA and the Diocese during that transition.
The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust during and post transition.
If you would like a conversation about this position or to visit the school (visits available at 2pm on Weds 20th May or 3rd June) please emailhelen.blakeley@honleyjin.co.uk
Start date: January 2027
Closing date: Application forms to be returned toheadteacher.recruitment@kirklees.gov.ukby 9am, Friday 5th June
Interviews: 29th/30th June
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 (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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
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About Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 390 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- helen.blakeley@honleyjin.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01484 508001
Arranging a visit to Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helen.blakeley@honleyjin.co.uk.
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