Location: Ashfield Primary School
Salary: Leadership Scales 12 to 18
Actual Salary £65,286 - £75,675 per annum
Contract: Permanent and full time
Required from 1st September 2025
Governors and Trustees seek to appoint an energetic and highly motivated senior leader to the position of Headteacher, a strong Executive Leadership model would also be considered.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to lead and inspire Ashfield Primary School community to the next stage of its development.
Ashfield Primary School is part of Collaborative Learning Trust and has a history of working in partnership with local schools, and is also part of the Family of Schools network which meets and works together throughout the year. Ashfield is situated in the small working town of Otley, and therefore has easy access to the historic market town, the Chevin Forest Park and the River Wharfe for further learning opportunities. As well as having natural beauty on our doorstep, Ashfield has spacious grounds, useful for PE and playtime with wilder areas including a pond on site to explore in art, drama, science and geography.
Our older pupils contribute to school life within their roles as school counsellors, eco-committee, librarians, Mind Mate ambassadors, sports leaders and digital leaders.
The successful applicant will have a proven track record of excellent leadership and management and the knowledge and skills to:
- Use the school’s vision and values to design and implement robust strategies to successfully develop and further improve our school
- Be an inspirational, dynamic and compassionate leader, able to build positive relationships with the school’s pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
- Be dedicated to inclusivity and the removal of barriers to learning for all our pupils.
- Be outward looking, recognising the key contribution the school makes within the community whilst valuing and strengthening links with parents
- Work positively and collaboratively with senior leaders across our Trust, including the Chief Executive Officer
- Make the most of the high-quality professional development available through our Trust
- Engage all our pupils (including SEND and Disadvantaged Pupils) in a broad, balanced, creative and challenging curriculum so that they are happy and achieve their potential within a caring and inclusive community
In return we offer:
- a talented, motivated and committed team of teaching and associate staff
- a committed and involved governing body that offers challenge and support.
- a vibrant and diverse community of pupils who are motivated, confident and well behaved, and who frequently initiate actions driven by moral purpose.
- A creative learning environment, both indoors and out, which motivates and encourages pupils and staff.
- extensive support from the Trust’s central service team
- excellent professional learning opportunities
- a generous staff benefits package
We encourage candidates to visit the school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and an Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. We aim for diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from under-represented groups.
Closing Date: Monday 13th January 2025
Selection Days: 28th and 29th January 2025
For more information and the online application form please click on the 'Vacancies' tab at Collaborative Learning Trust - Home
Please note we do not accept CVs.
In line with KCSiE 2024, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
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.
