St John’s CE Primary Academy

Towngate, Clifton, Brighouse HD6 4HP 

Telephone number: 01484 713036

Website: www.stjohnsacademyclifton.co.uk 

Principal 

Salary:  Leadership Pay Range: L12 - L18 (£65,285 - £75,675)

Full time, permanent 

To commence:  1 September 2025

A welcoming family, embracing and developing Christian values for life which inspires and encourages all children to thrive and reach their potential

Do you share our passion for education and want to make a difference to our children's future?

The Governing Board is seeking to appoint an experienced leader with high expectations, a deep commitment to inclusion and community/church relations. We are an independent academy and proud of our continued achievements, providing a safe and stimulating learning environment promoting high academic standards and enjoyable recreational experiences. We encourage curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning for all our children. 

As our principal you will provide collaborative leadership that is visionary, dynamic and inspirational whilst seeking to preserve the important values at the heart of our academy.  You will be a proven leader who is pioneering, courageous and passionate about teaching and learning and who is committed to the provision of an inclusive education for all our children and be able to evidence excellent school-wide levels of attainment.

We are a forward-thinking governing body with aspirations for school development and an understanding of future opportunities, and we believe this position represents an exceptional opportunity for someone with drive, vision and ambition to lead an already outstanding school with a long-serving and committed complement of staff.  Our core values are Friendship, Justice, Reverence, Thankfulness, Forgiveness and Perseverance and our Daily Collective Worship reflects these values and promotes our Christian ethos.

If you want to work with wonderful pupils, committed staff and a forward-thinking leadership team, this may be the role for you. Accordingly, we are looking for an individual with previous experience as a headteacher or deputy headteacher who possesses outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage pupils, colleagues and other stakeholders. 

The successful candidate must: 

• have a proven track record of leading and developing a primary school/academy with measurable impact
• have a collaborative and supportive approach to inspire and motivate others 
• possess skills to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community 

The academy can offer:

• support from an experienced senior leadership team
• a good working relationship with the governing board who provide oversight and accountability to support the leadership team
• well-behaved pupils who are hard working and keen to learn

Visits to the academy by prospective candidates are warmly welcomed.  Even if you have not been considering a move why not come and visit us to find out more about this great opportunity? If you wish to make an appointment please contact Kim Boothroyd, School Business Leader on 01484 713036 or email: kim.boothroyd@stjohnsacademyclifton.co.uk.  It is strongly recommended that you take the time to visit our website at: www.stjohnsacademyclifton.co.uk. 

An applicant pack and application form can be downloaded from the academy website.  Completed application forms should be returned, via email, to recruitment@educatehr.co.uk for the attention of Gill Meeson (HR Director, EducateHR Ltd).

Closing date for applications is 7 February 2025 (at 12 noon)

Assessments/interviews will be held on 12 March 2025 and 13 March 2025

St John’s CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and appropriate DBS and prohibition checks.

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.