Starting in September 2025, this is a unique opportunity to join a values driven and vibrant academy trust with thirty-three schools across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. A January 2026 start would be considered for the right candidate.
As Head of School, you will lead Victoria Primary Academy, part of the Barnsley-Leeds Primary Partnership (BLPP), which is within Wellspring Academy Trust. The BLPP consists of five schools who thrive through collaboration whilst maintaining their own individual identities. You will work in partnership with the Executive Principal, Jessica Jenkins who leads two out of the five schools.
We believe in support via peers and networks as such you would work closely with the leaders within our Partnership to create excellence for our children. Victoria Primary is the heart of the community and a lifeline for so many. We see our role as not just an educational facility but as a hub for our families. This is a unique opportunity to lead a flourishing, vibrant and highly regarded school.
We have a warm and dedicated staff team who work with heart and care for all our children. We pride ourselves in being inclusive and nurturing. You will be proud to lead such a dedicated staff team and cherish everything they achieve for our pupils.
Wellspring Academy Trust prides itself in providing high quality, inclusive education. We have special schools, alternative academies, mainstream primary academies and mainstream secondary academies that we are very proud of. Our inclusive and relational approach means we have never permanently excluded a pupil from any of our schools.
We are absolutely committed to unconditional positive regard being at the very heart of our culture, and we really do make a difference to the life chances of our children and young people.
We are specialists at making a difference.
We are looking for an inclusive, relational and committed professional to join us.
Someone who thrives from a purposeful curriculum and enriches the lives of others. This role would suit an experienced leader who is ready for a new challenge or someone wanting to take their first move into headship.
Please see the attached Advert and Job Description Pack for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Closing Date: 12th May 2025 at 5pm
Interview Date: 21st and 22nd May 2025
We would strongly recommend interested candidates viewing our school website for more information on Victoria Primary Academy: www.vpaleeds.co.uk
To apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142450/EDV-2025-VPA-30710
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you require any support with completing your application, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post
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.
