Headteacher - Hopton Primary School

Organisation: Schools

Directorate: Primary Schools

Service Area: Hopton Primary School

Hours: Full Time

Number of Jobs: 1

Location(s): Woodend Road, Mirfield WF14 8PR

Position type: Permanent

Grade: Leadership

Salary: L15 – L21

After 20 years of fantastic service, our Headteacher will retire in July 2025. This gives us an exciting opportunity to welcome a new leader to our wonderful school family.

We seek an inspirational leader who will be visible and approachable, building trust within our community while maintaining our commitment to educational excellence. Our ideal candidate will combine strong strategic thinking with a nurturing approach, fostering a caring ethos that drives both academic achievement and personal growth.

At Hopton, we pride ourselves on delivering a rich, balanced curriculum that challenges and nurtures in equal measure. Our approach empowers children to become independent learners while achieving consistently strong academic outcomes.

We’re looking for a leader who will inspire and empower our dedicated staff team and will prioritise wellbeing and professional development while providing clear strategic direction. The ability to manage budgets effectively and identify funding opportunities will be crucial in supporting our vision for the school’s future.

If you're passionate about creating an engaging environment where children thrive, we would love to speak with you. In return, we offer supportive leadership, enthusiastic students, and collaborative colleagues who share your commitment to excellence.

This is a unique opportunity to build on our strong foundations, bring fresh ideas and make a real impact in a place where relationships and community spirit are at the heart of everything we do. If you are a compassionate and visionary leader ready to make a difference, we eagerly await your application.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong track record of working as part of a Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead school improvement and raise educational standards for all children.
• Have an excellent knowledge of curriculum development from Early Years through to Year 6 (this is particularly important in our school where we have mixed age classes)
• Enjoy developing, coaching and supporting team members to ensure they provide the best possible education and care for our pupils.
• Align to the mission, vision and values of the school.
• Be approachable and accessible to all staff, pupils and parents, demonstrating empathy and compassion.
• Have a strong knowledge base and extensive experience of supporting children with SEND.
• Is willing and able to get involved in all areas of school life showing flexibility and adaptability.

In return, we will offer:

• An exciting opportunity to continue the development of a highly regarded, forward thinking school.
• A school graded Good by Ofsted (June 2022)
• Dedicated, hardworking and committed colleagues who strive to achieve the best for pupils.
• A team of caring, committed and highly skilled Governors that offer challenge and support.
• Enthusiastic, happy children with a wide range of skills and abilities.

You are very welcome to make an informal visit to the school before applying. Please contact the school office on 01924 489736 or email office.hopton@kirkleeseducation.uk.

Tours of the school will be on the following dates/times:

• Tuesday 17th December 2024 (after school)
• Tuesday 14th January 2025 (AM), Thursday 16th January 2025 (PM)
• Tuesday 21st January 2025 (AM), Thursday 23rd January 2025 (PM)

Please return completed applications to: headteacher.recruitment@kirklees.gov.uk

Interview dates: 27th and 28th February 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date: 06 February 2025, 11:55 PM