Leeds City Council - Headteacher

Leeds City Council - Headteacher

Organization: Leeds City Council / Farsley Farfield Primary School (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Location: Farsley Farfield Primary School, LS28 5ED, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary Range: L18 - L24 (£78,702.00 - £91,158.00 per annum)

Start Date: 1 January 2027

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 12:00 noon

Job Introduction

Lead a vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious primary school with exceptional grounds and a unique school farm!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner to recruit an inspirational and ambitious Headteacher for Farsley Farfield Primary School on behalf of Leeds City Council.

Set within extensive and inspiring grounds, Farsley Farfield is a popular community school with approximately 440 pupils aged 3–11. Known for its strong academic standards, rich curriculum, and unique facilities—including a school farm—the school is seeking a visionary leader to build on its many strengths and guide its next chapter of excellence.

About the Role

As Headteacher, you will provide strategic vision and operational leadership, ensuring every child achieves their full potential within a nurturing, inclusive environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership & School Improvement: Driving continued academic excellence, building on performance consistently at or above national averages, and maintaining an innovative curriculum (including PE, outdoor learning, horticulture, and cooking).

• Inclusion & Wellbeing: Placing inclusion, safeguarding, and personal development at the heart of the school, ensuring strong support for pupils with SEND and additional needs.

• Staff Leadership: Inspiring and leading a highly skilled, committed, and caring staff team to deliver excellence in teaching and learning.

• Partnership & Community Engagement: Building strong relationships with children, families, governors, and the wider community to strengthen collaborative networks.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and passionate education leader who brings:

• A proven track record of successful headship, leadership, and school improvement.

• A deep commitment to inclusive education, pupil wellbeing, and safeguarding.

• Strong strategic vision with the ability to inspire a talented staff team and engage a diverse community.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Note: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list and online background checks will be conducted for preferred candidates.

Why Lead at Farsley Farfield Primary School?

• Competitive leadership salary range (£78,702 - £91,158 per annum)

• The opportunity to lead a highly regarded, successful school with exceptional facilities (including extensive grounds and a unique school farm)

• A welcoming, diverse community with supportive governors and enthusiastic pupils

• Comprehensive professional support and collaborative local authority networks