Job title and organisation: Headteacher - Quarry Mount Primary School
Salary: L15 - 21 £73,105 - £84,699
Hours:  Full Time (Term Time Only)
Contract:  Permanent
Location:  Quarry Mount Primary School, Pennington Street, Woodhouse, Leeds LS6 2JP
Closing Date: Monday 5 January 2026 at midday

Start Date:20 April 2026

We are a one-form entry school in the heart of the Woodhouse community, not too far from Leeds City Centre. We pride ourselves on our sense of community and our passion to create a learning environment that is as rich and diverse as the area we serve.

As a school, we aim to provide a creative and inspiring place of learning where our diverse community thrives through the commitment and care of dedicated staff. Our mission is to support the learning of our children and enable them to be the best they can be. We are PROUD of our school and of our learning. 

Important qualities that we are looking for in our new leader:

Someone who:

• Is an inspiring communicator and passionate leader who will work with our staff as a team to support the learning of our children and maintain strong links with parents and carers and our local, diverse community
• Will recognise and understand the challenges that we face, and rewards that can be achieved, and who will promote an integrated approach to shaping the future of our school
• Is committed to maintaining our expectations for our children to achieve high standards of behaviour and attendance, and to providing an environment that supports them to realise their full potential
• Has excellent financial management skills to work with staff and governors to proactively manage the school budgets
• Will strongly support the professional development of all staff
• Is fun to work with!

In return we can offer you:

• Well behaved, enthusiastic and engaging children who take pride in their school and are taught to show respect and consideration for their peers.
• An inspiring team that has high expectations for what pupils learn and experience, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Supportive parents and carers who want to be partners in the education of their children.
• A proactive and collaborative governing body.
• A commitment to support you and your professional development.

For more information, please look on our website: 

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact the chair of governors, Adrian Smith. asmith@quarrymountprimary.org.uk

You are warmly invited to visit our school and meet the staff and governors on:

Monday 8th December - morning

Monday 15th December – morning and afternoon

Please email ehind@quarrymountprimary.org.uk to make an appointment to visit the school.

The closing date for applications is: Midday 5th January 2026

Shortlisting will take place on: 8th January 2026

Assessments and interviews will take place on: 29th and 30th January 2026.

To request an application pack please email educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa  route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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