Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Ripon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive primary school in the United Kingdom seeks dedicated and enthusiastic teaching leaders. Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in primary education and a strong commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. The school offers generous pension schemes, professional development opportunities, and collaboration across networks. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Generous Pension Schemes

Holiday Entitlement

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in primary education.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver an engaging curriculum.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire students in a primary school setting.
• Contribute to the whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Build positive partnerships with pupils and the community.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience in primary education

Strong understanding of teaching methods

Ability to use assessment data effectively

Team collaboration experience

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a committed, reflective and enthusiastic leader who is passionate about making a positive difference to children’s lives. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience of teaching within the primary age range
• A strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, including how children learn best
• Experience of planning and delivering an engaging, inclusive and well‑sequenced curriculum
• The ability to use assessment and data effectively to support pupil progress and raise standards
• A commitment to high expectations, positive behaviour and strong relationships
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team and contributing to whole‑school improvement
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We are particularly keen to appoint leaders who:

• Share and actively live out our Christian values of love, compassion, courage and respect
• Are reflective practitioners, open to professional development and continual improvement
• Can build positive partnerships with pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community
• Are adaptable, resilient and enthusiastic, especially within a growing and evolving school

If you are values‑driven and excited by the opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative school community, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Holy Trinity CE Primary School is proud to be part of Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT). LDLT is committed to being a Trust that values its people. We know that great staff create great schools. As part of LDLT, colleagues benefit from:

• Generous Pension Schemes
• Holiday Entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Professional Development
• Collaboration through subject and phase networks
• Opportunities for career progression across the trust

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical