Headteacher (Primary) – Hade Edge Junior, Infant, and Nursery School

Post: Headteacher (Primary) – Hade Edge Junior,

Infant, and Nursery School

https://www.hadeedgeschool.co.uk/kgfl/primary/hadeedge

Full Time | Interim (3 terms) | Start:

September 2026

Salary: L8-L14, subject to experience Hade Edge School: A Small School with Big Ambitions Hade Edge

Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a small, friendly, and highly respected

rural school situated in the heart of the beautiful West Yorkshire countryside,

just outside Holmfirth. We are a village school with strong links to our local

community, and our reputation for providing a nurturing and inclusive

environment attracts pupils not only from the immediate Hade Edge community,

but also from the surrounding areas. The school

currently has 82 children on roll. We are experiencing a period of lower pupil

numbers, reflecting local and national demographic trends. The role requires

strong strategic leadership to ensure financial stability while maintaining

educational quality. The Opportunity We seek an enthusiastic and inspiring leader who combines strong educational vision with

astute organisational and financial leadership, and the ability to lead our

school through future periods of transition. As interim Headteacher of

Hade Edge, you will lead a passionate team, engage with a supportive parent

body, and most importantly, inspire our children to believe in themselves and

aim higher than they ever dreamed possible. We are

looking for a Headteacher who: Can

articulate and deliver a clear strategic vision that secures sustainable pupil

growth and strong outcomes. Is

committed to fostering a nurturing environment for all children. Is a

visible and approachable presence for our children, parents, staff, and

community, building strong relationships between them, every day. Demonstrates confident, transparent leadership, empathy and the ability

to make decisions in the best interests of the children. Has

experience of leadership and can foster a culture of positivity, inclusivity,

and professional growth. Has a

strong commitment to staff CPD and wellbeing. Has a

proven track record of delivering high standards in learning and teaching. Brings

experience of effective financial stewardship and resource management. Has an

appreciation of working within the resource constraints of a small village

school. Has the

experience, motivation, and resilience needed to move the school forwards

through future challenges and transitional periods. Can hold

the role as SENDCo for our school. Ensures the

safeguarding and wellbeing of every pupil.

You

will be:

An

experienced senior leader with a track record of driving school

improvement.

Skilled

in leading change with sensitivity and clarity.

Financially

literate, with experience of budget planning and sustainable staffing

structures.

Committed

to high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral ca