Headteacher
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 3PF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e65ca135-9055-46d5-8422-5c41d2ec92fa |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• An inspirational leader with a clear vision for the future of the school
• Able to lead our community faith journey
• A collaborative leader committed to professional development and partnership
• Committed to promoting high standards of attainment and behaviour
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of raising standards in teaching and learning.
What the school offers its staff
• A strong Catholic ethos
• A happy and supportive working environment with experienced and dedicated staff
• Well behaved children, who are proud of their school and eager to learn
• An experienced and knowledgeable Academy Council and Trust Board
• A supportive Trust Central Team.
Further details about the role
Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Directors of the St Gregory the Great Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a visionary and inspirational HeadteacheR. This is a rare opportunity to lead a school with a rich and diverse culture, committed to providing the best educational experience for all our pupils, rooted in the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and practising Catholic, who shares our vision and passion for providing the best opportunities for our pupils, and has the drive and ambition to build on the successes of our school. We are seeking someone who will strive to uphold and continue to develop the strong moral values throughout our school, and wider community.
St Augustine’s is a popular school with a pupil-centred approach, well supported by parents/carers and the local community. We have high aspirations for all members of our community to be the best versions of themselves, and fulfil their potential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• An inspirational leader with a clear vision for the future of the school
• Able to lead our community faith journey
• A collaborative leader committed to professional development and partnership
• Committed to promoting high standards of attainment and behaviour
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of raising standards in teaching and learning.
What the school offers its staff
• A strong Catholic ethos
• A happy and supportive working environment with experienced and dedicated staff
• Well behaved children, who are proud of their school and eager to learn
• An experienced and knowledgeable Academy Council and Trust Board
• A supportive Trust Central Team.
Further details about the role
Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Directors of the St Gregory the Great Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a visionary and inspirational HeadteacheR. This is a rare opportunity to lead a school with a rich and diverse culture, committed to providing the best educational experience for all our pupils, rooted in the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and practising Catholic, who shares our vision and passion for providing the best opportunities for our pupils, and has the drive and ambition to build on the successes of our school. We are seeking someone who will strive to uphold and continue to develop the strong moral values throughout our school, and wider community.
St Augustine’s is a popular school with a pupil-centred approach, well supported by parents/carers and the local community. We have high aspirations for all members of our community to be the best versions of themselves, and fulfil their potential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.