Headteacher

Upton Primary School; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Upton Primary School in Pontefract, United Kingdom, seeks a committed Headteacher to provide long-term strategic leadership and guide the school through the next stage of its development.

The successful candidate will champion high-quality teaching and learning for all, uphold inclusive practice and pupil wellbeing, and work closely with governors, staff, families and external partners to raise standards and secure the best outcomes for every pupil.

Qualifications

• Experience in school leadership and raising standards.
• Strong commitment to inclusive practice and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term strategic leadership to drive school improvement.
• Lead high-quality teaching and learning across all year groups.
• Collaborate with governors, staff, families and the community to secure the best outcomes.

Job description

Following the retirement of our highly valued andwell-regarded Headteacher in August 2026, Upton Primary School has benefitedfrom a period of interim leadership that has maintained the school's stronginclusive ethos and continued focus on improvement. The Governors are nowseeking to appoint a committed and forward-thinking Headteacher to providelong-term strategic leadership and guide the school through the next stage ofits development

Our inclusive ethos:

• Weare committed to meeting the needs of all learners, including those withSEND, disadvantaged pupils and pupils from diverse backgrounds
• Wevalue individuality, promote equality and ensure all children feel safe,valued and able to succeed
• Wework closely with families, external agencies and professionals to securethe best outcomes for pupils
• Ourcurriculum and wider provision reflect our belief that every child shouldhave access to rich, meaningful learning experiences

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• Is apassionate and visible leader with a clear vision for high‑qualityteaching and learning for all
• Hasa strong commitment to inclusive practice and pupil wellbeing
• Hasa proven track record of school leadership and raising standards
• Caninspire, motivate and develop staff, building on existing strengths
• Workseffectively in partnership with governors, parents, carers and the widercommunity
• Hasthe skills, experience and resilience to lead change while maintainingstability and continuity