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

Key stage 2

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 CofE (VA) Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
234 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School website
Email address
admin@st-andrews-inf.calderdale.sch.uk
Phone number
01484714964
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Arranging a visit to St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior 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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