Assistant Headteacher at St Chad's Church of England Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SCCEPS/99337
  Location
Northolme Avenue, West Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5QR
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£53,069.00 - £58,569.00 Annually (FTE)
  Closing Date
9:00am, Mon 2nd Mar, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
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About this Role

Assistant Headteacher

St Chad’s CofE Primary School 

Nature of Contract 

Permanent

FTE Salary 

Leadership 2 - 6, £53,069 - £58,569

Actual Salary 

£31,841 - £35,141 , based on 0.6 FTE  

Working Hours 

Part time, 0.6 FTE, 3 Full Days per week

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can: 

  • Provide inspirational and strategic leadership, promoting the vision, values and Christian distinctiveness of Abbey Multi-Academy Trust and St Chads, while supporting the Headteacher in the effective organisation, management and development of the school.
  • Lead and drive sustained school improvement by raising standards in a core subject, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning through instructional coaching, robust use of data, and high expectations for all pupils and staff.
  • Monitor, evaluate and enhance the quality of education across the curriculum, supporting subject leaders to deliver an engaging, inclusive and ambitious learning experience that meets the needs of every child.
  • Develop, motivate and hold staff to account through effective performance management, high-quality professional development and a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across the Trust.
  • Drive sustained improvements in the quality of teaching and learning through the effective use of instructional coaching, and share professional knowledge, skills and expertise with colleagues across the Trust.
  • Champion a positive safe and inclusive school culture, strengthen partnerships with parents, governors, the Church and the wider community, while contributing fully to the strategic leadership and day-to-day life of school.
  • Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values.

        Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work 

        In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower 

        We can offer:  

        • Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
        • A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
        • Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
        • Free onsite parking
        • Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

        How to apply: 

        Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply 

        Information about our Trust is available on our website.  Find out about St Chad’s CofE Primary School, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.st-chadsprimary.co.uk  

        To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact HR@abbeytrust.org

        The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday 2nd March with interviews to be held soon after. 

        Applications can only be submitted up until the closing dateYou are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.  

        Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

        We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.


        Contact Details

          Vanessa Fish
          vanessa.fish@stchadsprimary.net


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