Employer: Wigton Moor Primary School
Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Salary: £78,702 – £90,255 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 19 January 2026 at 11:59pm
About the School
Wigton Moor Primary School is a warm, friendly school where the important interplay between community, school and positive outcomes for children is recognised. Wigton Moor Primary School is seeking a strong and inspirational leader who will build on the outstanding success of the school.
The successful candidate will sensitively weave together stability and draw on a proven track record of continual improvement to strive for excellence for all pupils and the entire school community.
The Role
The new Headteacher will be someone who can:
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Place pupil wellbeing and joy in learning at the heart of every decision
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Sustain high quality expert teaching to ensure all pupils achieve their potential
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Offer clear vision, confidently leading transformation initiatives with resilience and adaptability
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Foster a culture of reflective practice empowering staff and inspiring pupils, where individuals feel supported to experiment, refine and grow whilst shaping a thriving future for the school
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Encourage pupil voice and leadership, giving children ownership of school initiatives
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Champion SEND provision and diversity, ensuring every child feels valued and supported
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Provide mentoring and professional opportunities empowering all staff to flourish whilst nurturing those who aspire to lead
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Prioritise and allocate financial resources appropriately, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and probity in the use of public funds
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Sustain professional working relationships, creating an enabling environment for effective governance
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Ensure high standards of pupil behaviour and courteous conduct in line with the school’s values
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Build on existing home school partnerships, further empowering parents, carers and guardians as co-educators
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Foster a sense of belonging where pupils, staff and families feel part of the community
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Promote the school’s Healthy Schools Beacon status, modelling good practice for others
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Strengthen ties with local organisations and partners such as cultural centres to enrich learning
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Integrate digital literacy and creative technologies in age-appropriate ways
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Ensure children leave primary school as curious, confident and resilient learners ready for secondary education
What Wigton Moor Primary School Offers
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An exceptional school environment where excellence is at the heart of everything
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Happy, well behaved and motivated pupils who are kind and caring
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Supportive parents, carers and guardians who are active partners in their children’s education
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An effective, committed and driven team
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A supportive and proactive governing body
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Well established local networks through the family of schools and cluster services
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Superb grounds which provide excellent outdoor learning opportunities
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A commitment to professional development
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A comprehensive package of Headteacher support from the local authority
School Visits
Candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and find out more.
To arrange a visit, please email Linda Feldman, Chair of Governors at
linda.feldman@wigtonmoor.leeds.sch.uk
Visit dates:
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6 January 2026
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7 January 2026
Key Dates
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Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 19 January 2026
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Shortlisting: 26 January 2026
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Assessments and interviews: 10 and 11 February 2026
Application Information
To request an application pack, please email:
educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk
For more information, please visit:
Home | Wigton Moor Primary School
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Wigton Moor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, candidates will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted, including only information publicly available online.
Wigton Moor Primary School is committed to a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued. The school aims for a staff body which reflects the population of Leeds and recognises the benefits this brings.
Right to Work and Sponsorship
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement Scheme, or through another relevant work visa.
Candidates without the right to work in the UK must consider their eligibility for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship, candidates will usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet other eligibility criteria.
Additional Information
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. Applications should follow the organisation’s application instructions.
How to Apply
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