Headteacher
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7SG26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
19 April 2027
Closing date
11 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 October 2026
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
- L14 - L19
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to lead St Peter’s Church of England Primary School into its next exciting chapter. Situated in the heart of Leeds, St Peter’s is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming one-form entry primary school with a 52-place nursery, serving a richly diverse community. With a strong Christian ethos, excellent reputation and a commitment to ensuring every child flourishes, this is a fantastic opportunity to build on the achievements of a successful and much-loved school.
We are looking for an ambitious, compassionate and values-driven leader who will inspire pupils and staff, maintain high standards of teaching and learning, and champion the school’s distinctive Christian vision and ‘We Care’ ethos. The successful candidate will bring proven leadership experience, a commitment to inclusion and a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of children and families. They will foster positive relationships with staff, governors, parents and the wider community, whilst embracing opportunities for collaboration and professional development across the Trust.
What the school offers its staff
As part of LDLT, the successful candidate will benefit from a supportive network of school leaders, strong governance and a shared commitment to Loving, Living and Learning Together.
LDLT is committed to being a Trust that values its people. We know that great staff create great schools. As part of LDLT, colleagues benefit from:
● Generous Pension Schemes
● Cycle to Work Scheme Employees can benefit from our Cycle to Work scheme, supporting sustainable travel and staff wellbeing.
● Professional Development We invest significantly in professional learning, offering:
○ Trust-wide CPD programmes
○ Leadership development pathways
○ Collaboration through subject and phase networks
○ Opportunities for career progression across the trust
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school and discover what makes St Peter’s such a special place.
If you have any questions about the role, the school, or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Enquiries and arrangements to visit the school can be directed to: Richard Noake (CEO) via jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk
For further information, please download the application pack.
To apply, please complete the application form and return it to: jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk by 9.00am on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Interviews will take place on 26 and 27 November 2026.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Peter’s C of E Primary School is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.
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.
About St Peter's Church of England Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 252 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive, and values-led school at the heart of the Burmantofts community in Leeds. Rooted in its strong Christian ethos and committed to nurturing the whole child, St Peter’s provides a caring and ambitious environment where every pupil is encouraged to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
We are part of Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust. Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) was founded in September 2022 with the aim of bringing together schools sharing our vision of full flourishing through loving, living and learning together.
The Trust has grown rapidly to 14 schools. Our schools are in Craven, Leeds and Ripon, all within the Primary phase. The Trust will seek to grow in these three specific geographies over the next five years.
LDLT schools maintain their unique character whilst benefitting from strong and dynamic collaboration across the schools in the Trust. LDLT is explicitly Church of England in its articulation, yet fully inclusive.
Arranging a visit to St Peter's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk.
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