Headteacher

Vacancy Summary

Headteacher

Salary: L15 – L21 £73,105 - £84,699

Start Date: April 2026 (post Easter - preferred) / September 2026

Vacancy Information

The Governors, staff, children, and parents of West End Primary School are seeking an inspirational leader with a passion for education and learning. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of highly effective leadership and will bring their unique experiences, creativity, and skills to build on our ongoing commitment to raising standards and meeting the diverse needs of all our children.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven, effective leadership experience with a strong strategic vision for whole-school improvement.
• High expectations for pupil attainment, behaviour and attendance, ensuring sustained success from early years onward.
• An inspiring, inclusive leader who motivates, challenges and supports staff to perform consistently at a high level and champions staff wellbeing and professional development.
• A collaborative and highly effective communicator who builds strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• A proactive, resilient and forward-looking attitude, with the ability to respond effectively to challenge and change.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, statutory responsibilities and resource management.
• Passion to continue the collaborative and effective relationship between the school and the Governing Body fostering a positive school culture.

At West End Primary School, we are proud to offer:

• Enthusiastic and engaged children who love to learn and are taught to show respect and consideration for others.
• A committed, caring and experienced staff team with a passion for raising standards and improving the lives of all children.
• Opportunity to continue to develop our caring and nurturing ethos and the wide range of opportunities we provide to support pupils’ personal development.
• Supportive parents and carers who want to be partners in the education of their children.
• A supportive and pro-active Governing Body who recognise the importance of continued professional development.
• Outstanding school grounds, including expansive green space, adjacency to woodland, a dedicated outdoor learning area with a fire pit and well-maintained facilities.
• Well established local cluster of primary schools who work together at key points throughout the year and strong transition links with the high school in Horsforth.

For an application pack, please email: educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk

We encourage prospective candidates to visit our school to gain a fuller understanding of our values, ethos, and vision for the future. Please see the scheduled visit dates below, and contact our School Business Manager, Lindsey James, to book a time slot: finance@westendprimary.org.uk

School visits: Alternative days may also be available.

• Thursday 22nd January (PM)
• Tuesday 27th January (AM)
• Friday 30th January (AM)

Key Dates:

Closing date for applications: 12 Noon,  Friday 6th February 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Assessment Day & Interviews: Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26h February 2026 (shortlisted candidates will be required to attend in person)

West End Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.