Headteacher

Headteacher - Farsley Farfield Primary School
Salary: L18 - 24, £81,457 - £94,349
Hours: Full time, Term time only
Contract: Permanent
Location: Farsley Farfield Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 12th November 2026 at 6pm

Start Date: 19th April 2027 or 1st September 2027 (to suit the candidate)

Governors are seeking an inspirational and ambitious leader to become the next Headteacher of Farsley Farfield Primary School. Join us and lead a school where children are encouraged to be curious, ambitious, compassionate and successful—and where learning extends far beyond the classroom.

This is a great opportunity to lead an inclusive and diverse primary school at the heart of a vibrant community. With approximately 440 pupils aged 3–11, extensive grounds, a unique school farm, strong academic outcomes, a rich curriculum and highly supportive families, Farsley Farfield is a school where children exceed expectations and staff are proud to work.

Set within truly inspiring grounds, our school offers a vibrant, nurturing environment in which every child is valued and supported to succeed. The school is recognised for its long-term, highly inclusive ethos, ambitious curriculum and strong standards, with Ofsted highlighting its vibrant and aspirational approach to learning. We are looking for a leader who will build on our many strengths while bringing fresh ideas, strategic vision and a relentless commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

Our new Headteacher will inspire staff with a clear and shared vision for excellence, while ensuring that every child is cared for, supported and nurtured within our vibrant and inclusive school community.

Our new leader will be someone who:

• Is passionate about delivering excellent outcomes for all children
• Places inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding at the heart of everything they do.
• Can inspire and lead a highly skilled, committed and caring staff team to deliver continued excellence in teaching and learning
• Build strong relationships with children, families, governors and the wider community
• Can demonstrate a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement
• Build on the school’s strong reputation as a popular, inclusive and diverse community school with high academic standards and a broad, rich curriculum
• Champion an inclusive ethos, ensuring that every child is supported to thrive, including those with SEND and additional needs
• Further develop the school’s engaging and innovative curriculum, including its strengths in PE, outdoor learning, horticulture and cooking
• Maximise the use of the school’s exceptional grounds and unique facilities, including the farm and outdoor environments, to enrich pupils’ experiences
• Maintain and enhance strong academic outcomes, building on performance that is consistently at or above national averages
• Promote a culture of wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development, underpinned by the school’s established strong safeguarding practice
• Lead and strengthen partnerships with parents, carers, governors and the wider community
• Support the continued development of enrichment opportunities, including trips, residentials, sport and the art
• Drive forward the effective use of technology in learning, building on the school’s strong IT provision

In return we can offer you:

The opportunity to lead a highly regarded, inclusive and successful school with a strong reputation for academic achievement and a rich, engaging curriculum. You will be supported by a dedicated and talented staff team, enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils, and a welcoming, diverse community. Our exceptional facilities—including extensive grounds and school farm—provide a distinctive and inspiring environment for learning, while strong partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community ensure a collaborative and supportive context in which to lead and innovate.

For moreinformation, please look on our website: Home | Farsley Farfield Primary School

Visits to School

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school to experience first-hand the unique qualities that make Farsley Farfield such a special place to learn and work.

Please email Rachel Hawkhead – School Business Manager (rachel.hawkhead@farsleyfarfield.org.uk) to make an appointment. If these dates are not convenient alternative dates may be possible

Visits to school available on:

Wednesday 21st October - 9.30am

• Friday 23nd October - 9:30am
• Monday 2nd November - 1:30pm
• Tuesday 3rd November - 9:30am
• Friday 6th November - 9:30am
• Monday 9th November - 1:30pm

The closing date for applications: 6pm 12th November

Shortlisting will take place on: 16th November

In person assessment day and interviews will take place: Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th November

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.