Headteacher

Job title and organisation: Headteacher - Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust
Salary: Leadership scale L14-L18 £71,330 - £78,702 
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Holy Trinity CE Primary School
Closing Date: Sunday 18 January 2026 

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Headteacher to lead the school into its next exciting chapter. 

From September 2025, Holy Trinity operates as a single, unified primary following the successful amalgamation of its Infant and Junior schools. This presents a unique opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to build on strong foundations and shape the future of a vibrant, inclusive Church school.

Holy Trinity is part of Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT), a supportive and collaborative Trust rooted in a clear Christian vision of loving, living and learning together.

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide strong, strategic and visible leadership, rooted in clear values and moral purpose
  • Secure high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils
  • Lead and develop a motivated staff team through an open, supportive and accountable culture
  • Champion inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding, ensuring every child flourishes
  • Lead and articulate the school’s distinctive Christian vision in an inclusive and meaningful way
  • Build effective partnerships with governors, parents, the Trust, parish and wider community
  • Manage resources and finances effectively to support long-term school improvement 

We welcome applications from experienced senior leaders who are ready to take on headship or from current headteachers seeking a new challenge.

What we offer:

  • A welcoming, values-led school community at an exciting point in its development
  • Supportive governance and Trust leadership
  • Opportunities for collaboration, professional dialogue and leadership development across LDLT
  • The chance to shape the future of a newly unified primary school 

For more information and details of how to apply, please visit the Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust website

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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