Inspiring Headteacher | Lead a Diverse Secondary

Co-op Academies Trust; Colorado; On-site; USD 151,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Academy Leeds is seeking an outstanding Headteacher to lead the school through an ambitious next phase, building on strong foundations, raising achievement and ensuring consistently high standards for every student.

The appointee will join Co-op Academies Trust as a capable educational leader with strategic insight and proven experience in school improvement to guide a large, diverse secondary academy.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of improving educational outcomes and school performance.
• Experience leading senior leadership teams with responsibility for whole‑school strategy and accountability.
• Ability to set priorities, implement systems and secure sustainable practice.
• Strong focus on higher standards, attendance, behaviour, and curriculum quality.
• Commitment to inclusion and addressing educational disadvantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to drive school improvement and high standards.
• Lead and develop senior leadership to build effective teams and robust governance.
• Engage with students, families and the community to secure buy‑in and outcomes.
• Translate ambitious expectations into sustained, measurable improvements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Whole‑school improvement

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Resilience

Education

School leadership qualification

Job description

Co-op Academy Leeds is seeking an outstanding Headteacher to lead the school through an ambitious next phase, building on strong foundations, raising achievement and ensuring consistently high standards for every student.

The appointee will join Co-op Academies Trust as a capable educational leader with strategic insight and proven experience in school improvement to guide a large, diverse secondary academy.