Kirklees Council
Headteacher - Lady Royd Primary
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Organisations
Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust 2nd Floor, Jade Building Albion Mills, Albion Road, Greengates Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9TQ
Position type
Permanent
Salary
L17 - L2, £76,772.00 - £88,951.00 Annually (Actual)
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
Headteacher - Lady Royd Primary
- Location: Lady Royd Primary
- Start Date: 1st January 2027
BDAT is looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher for this exciting leadership role. We are seeking to appoint a strong and proven leader who will build on the strengths of our school so that it continues to provide a high quality education for all its students. Our goal is to transform the lives of our students, staff and community and to inspire each other to keep on developing and improving.
This post is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader looking either to extend their experience of headship or to start their first headship in a highly supportive and rewarding environment.
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We offer access to high quality personal and professional development for all our staff, with a great emphasis on supporting and developing the lives of everyone in the academy. You will also benefit from the close partnership working with 16 other primary academies within our multi-academy trust and the support of our colleagues in the Diocese of Leeds Education Team.
We need from you
- A commitment to ensuring our children achieve their biggest and bravest ambitions.
- A love of teaching and learning.
- A passion for developing your team.
- Strong, innovative and strategic leadership and management.
- A firm commitment to achieving success through partnership and teamwork.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Drive, ambition and high expectations.
- Commitment to the vision and values of the school and trust.
We can offer you
- A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team in an inclusive academy and trust.
- A stimulating, attractive and welcoming learning environment.
- An approach that supports and stimulates professional growth, with a bespoke CPD package.
- Cross-trust opportunities for collaboration and development.
- The opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives and careers of pupils and colleagues.
- A career in a forward thinking trust.
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Important Information
Closing Date: 9am, Friday 11th September 2026
Interview Date(s): Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th September 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and we require all our staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy on the BDAT website BDAT Policies - Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust
Closing date
11 September 2026, 9:00 AM
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