Headteacher

St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 2HH

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £69596 and £80655

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are looking to appoint two Headteachers who can demonstrate:

• Excellent leadership knowledge and skills;

• A clear vision for enriching the schools’ distinctive Christian ethos;

• The ability and passion for raising educational standards; and

• Willingness to build on the very good established links with the community and church.

The Federation’s new Headteachers will be leaders who are passionate about teaching and learning, individuals who are committed to achieving excellent outcomes for pupils, and who will champion the interests of pupils, staff and the local community.

What the school offers its staff

• A well-resourced, attractive and spacious working environment
• Happy children who are enthusiastic about their learning

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 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.

Additional documents

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

Headteacher Recruitment Pack.pdf - 441 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 159 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School website
• Email address: admin@st-andrews-inf.calderdale.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01484 714964
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-church-of-england-va-infant-school

Our Federation began in 2018 when the Governors, along with the Diocese, took the opportunity to formalise the collaboration between our two schools. The Federation has been successful in moving the Junior School from requiring improvement to outstanding (OFSTED 2022) and the Infant School to sustaining a good judgement with outstanding features (OFSTED 2023).

Arranging a visit to St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-andrews-inf.calderdale.sch.uk.

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