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  • 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 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.

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.

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About Lapage Primary School and Nursery

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
665 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01756 707609

Why choose Lapage Primary School?

Since joining Northern Star Academies Trust in May 2024, Lapage Primary School has continued to flourish with the Trust’s steadfast support. Our school is a place of ambition, creativity, and warmth, where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to achieve their very best. We are proud of our rich cultural diversity and of our commitment to providing an inclusive, high-quality education that inspires a lifelong love of learning.

About Northern Star Academies Trust

Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving family of 15 schools serving the communities of Keighley, Bradford, Skipton, and Harrogate.

Our vision is rooted in our core values: Nurture, Sustain, Aspire, Thrive. Together, we work tirelessly to create environments where children and staff alike can flourish. All of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we are proud to offer a professional and supportive network of colleagues, mentors, and training opportunities to help every staff member develop and succeed.

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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