Executive Headteacher

Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub; Brighouse, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational federation is looking for an Executive Headteacher to lead and inspire two primary schools in Brighouse. This role requires a dynamic leader with a clear vision for enhancing the schools' Christian ethos and raising educational standards. The successful candidate will join a supportive community committed to professional development and student welfare. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of pupils and staff alike, ensuring a nurturing and thriving educational environment.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Staff Team

Strong Community Links

Balanced Budget

Qualifications

• Proven experience in educational leadership.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage two schools to achieve educational excellence.
• Foster strong community and church links.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Vision for Education

Community Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Qualification

Job description

Executive Headteacher

The Federation of St Andrew’s Infant and St Andrew’s Junior CE VA Church of England Primary Schools

Full Time / Permanent | Leadership Scale L18–24 (£75,675 to £87,651)

Required for January 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter), subject to the completion of pre-employment and safeguarding checks.

Governors, staff, and pupils are seeking to appoint an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate leader to help us build on our successes, lead us through the next phase of our development, and ensure that all pupils and adults in our schools continue to flourish.

Our Federation is a collaboration between our two-form entry junior school and its feeder infant school. Currently, there are 395 pupils on roll. The schools are situated in Brighouse, a thriving town in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale. We have strong links to our community and are well supported by our parent body.

We are committed to appointing an Executive Headteacher who:

1. Possesses excellent leadership knowledge and skills;
2. Has a clear vision for enriching the schools’ distinctive Christian ethos;
3. Can provide clear, inspirational ideas for raising educational standards; and
4. Will build on the very good established links with the community and church.

In return, we offer:

1. A happy and caring school community;
2. A staff team who work tirelessly to provide the best for their pupils;
3. A balanced budget and recent strong inspection outcomes; and
4. A governing board fully committed to your professional development.

Visits to the schools are warmly welcomed. Please contact Jill Flavell, Chair of Governors, at [e-mail] or call the school office at 01484 712895 to make arrangements to visit.

Please see our recruitment pack for further details, available at:

• https://standrews.calderdale.sch.uk/home/
• https://st-andrews-inf.calderdale.sch.uk/home/

We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.