Headteacher

Vacancy Summary

Calverley Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Headteacher

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: L18-L24

Job starts: 1 January 2027

Vacancy Information

The Governing Body of Calverley Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is seeking to appoint an aspirational leader for the post of Headteacher.

Rated as “Good”, in its latest Ofsted and SIAMS inspections, Calverley CE Primary School is a friendly, caring and popular school filled with happy, enthusiastic and talented learners, and equally happy, enthusiastic, talented and committed staff.

Calverley CE Primary School is an oversubscribed 1.5 form entry primary school which has strong links with St Wilfrid’s Church and the local community. Our distinctive Christian vision and our 12 shared values - service, peace, perseverance, creation and creativity, reverence and respect, responsibility, trust, truth, friendship, humility, community and compassion - are foundational to the character and life of the school. We are keen to build on our success while continuing to take the school forward.

We are seeking a strong, compassionate and aspirational leader who will drive the school forward and lead with integrity, warmth and high expectations, who:

• Is committed to ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially and spiritually, and leaves school equipped to make a positive contribution to society.
• Models high professional standards and a commitment to nurturing a culture of care, mutual respect, and development.
• Is able to bring the curriculum to life in a vibrant and exciting way.
• Engages fully and becomes a key member of our school and wider community, bringing us together in a collaborative, positive environment underpinned by our shared values.
• Has a commitment to maintaining and developing the Christian vision and values of the school and promoting an understanding of other faiths and cultures.

In return, we offer:

• Children who love to come to school to learn, play, and grow.
• A dedicated and caring staff team committed to the children.
• A supportive, knowledgeable and engaged Governing Body.
• A close and active partnership with St Wilfrid’s Church and the village of Calverley.
• A welcoming and involved school community.
• A unique outdoor space, enhanced through our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) provision.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively within local, diocesan and professional networks.

Tours of the school are available and are welcomed you are invited to visit school on Thursday 2nd July (1pm-3pm), Friday 10th July (9am-12pm), Thursday 16th July (all day), or Friday 4th September 2026 (all day). Please contact the School Business Manager, Clare Hanna, on 0113 2575127 or office@calverleyce.co.uk to arrange.

All applications will be responded to following shortlisting.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: 12 noon, 8 September 2026

Shortlisting: 10 September 2026

Selection Interviews: 17 September 2026 and 18 September 2026

The school prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by Safer Recruitment Practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other Pre-employment checks including a DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.

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