Headteacher

Lapage Primary School and Nursery, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8QX

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  24 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 March 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: L21 - L27 (£81,441 - £94,332) A relocation package may be available for the right candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role of Headteacher at Lapage Primary School is an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of our school and make a transformative impact.

We are seeking an inspirational leader who will:

• Demonstrate strategic vision alongside a hands-on, collaborative approach.
• Cultivate a culture of aspiration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
• Prioritise the needs and well-being of every child, with a strong focus on pastoral care and curriculum excellence.
• Lead with integrity, humility, resilience, and kindness.

If you are a dynamic, compassionate leader with the passion and skills to guide Lapage Primary School into its next chapter of success, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage you to learn more about our school and Northern Star Academies Trust — and we hope you’ll be inspired by the opportunity to join us on this exciting journey.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A values-driven and community-focused approach at the heart of everything we do.
• A highly inclusive ethos: Ambitious for every child, regardless of background or ability.
• A passionate commitment to sustainability, making a positive impact on our environment.
• Exceptional support for our people: We recruit, retain, and develop a diverse and talented workforce.
• A collaborative culture, fostering meaningful partnerships and professional growth
• Award-winning governance, providing innovative and dynamic support to our schools.

Further details about the role

To Learn more:Full details about the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

For further information: Please contact Jenny McUrich – at recruitment@nsat.org.uk or 01756 707609

We positively welcome visits to the school and a phonecall/ Teams call with the NSAT CEO: Jenn Plews.

To arrange a call please contact Jenny McUrich using the contact details above.

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 are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Headteacher Job Description - Lapage Primary School.pdf - 231 KB (opens in new tab)

CEO Letter - Lapage Headteacher.pdf - 178 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - Headteacher Lapage Primary School.pdf - 360 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lapage Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 691 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lapage Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: recruitment@nsat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01756 707609
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lapage-primary-school-and-nursery

Arranging a visit to Lapage Primary School and Nursery

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

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