Headteacher - Baildon CofE Primary School

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Baildon CofE Primary School 

Start Date: September 2026

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 pupils, 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.

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.

Visits to the academy are welcomed and actively encouraged, please contact jill.geering@bdat-academies.org 

To apply go to My New Term

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 11th May 2026

Interview Date(s): Monday 18th May 2026 and Tuesday 19th May 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 (bdat-academies.org)