Headteacher

Rooks Nest Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3DX

21 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £81,457.00 - £94,349.00 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher job summary

Vacancy: Headteacher

Application Closing Date: 6th November 2026

Interview Date: 18th November 2026 (Assessment Date) & 19th November 2026 (Interview Date)

Candidates are invited to come in to visit school on the 2nd, 3rd or 4th November 2026. Please contact us to arrange a time.

Respect. Believe. Achieve.

After successfully leading Rook's Nest Academy, our current Headteacher has decided that the time is right to pursue a new adventure. We therefore seek an outstanding leader who can build on the school's many strengths and lead our academy community with vision, warmth and ambition as we continue our journey of Respect, Believe and Achieve.

At Rook’s Nest Academy, we believe that every child deserves to learn within a rich, inclusive environment where high expectations are coupled with care, encouragement and ambition. We work together to support, motivate, and inspire our pupils to become independent, enthusiastic, and resilient learners. Guided by our core values of Respect, Believe and Achieve, we strive to ensure every child flourishes and reaches their full potential.

We are looking for a leader who will:

• Provide strategic vision and inspirational leadership.

• Champion high expectations and excellent outcomes for all pupils.

• Foster an inclusive culture where every child feels valued and supported.

• Develop staff through collaboration, coaching and professional growth.

• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, governors and the wider community.

• Uphold and strengthen the school's values of Respect, Believe and Achieve.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a successful track record of leadership and school improvement.

• Is passionate about delivering the highest quality education for every child.

• Demonstrates integrity, resilience and a commitment to inclusion.

• Can inspire others through a clear vision and relentless ambition.

• Places children's wellbeing, achievement and personal development at the heart of their decision-making.

In return we will offer you:

• Happy, enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school.

• A dedicated, reflective and caring staff team committed to inclusion and continuous improvement

• A supportive and experienced Governing Body

• The opportunity to shape the future direction of a school with inclusion at its core

• Wellbeing support and an additional day of leave for Gratitude

If you are an ambitious, wellbeing focused and compassionate leader ready to make a lasting difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Rook's Nest Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks including a Children’s Barred List check, S128 Leadership & Management checks, online searches, satisfactory references, identity and qualification checks and employment history verification.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rooks Nest Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rooks Nest Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rooks-nest-academy

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