Headteacher

Overview

We're seeking an exceptional and experienced Headteacher who can bring substantial leadership experience and a proven record of driving whole‑school improvement in order to rapidly improve educational outcomes for all learners. The ideal candidate will thrive in a community where relationships matter deeply, with the ability to bring clarity, compassion and ambition to every challenge and opportunity. The newly appointed Headteacher will lead a hardworking and caring team of staff who value teamwork, belonging and strive to provide all children with excellent educational opportunities and support them to prepare for life within and beyond Knowleswood Primary School.

Our school is located within a vibrant, diverse and determined community in Bradford, proudly part of Exceed Academies Trust – a values‑led family of schools known for collaboration, inclusion and ambitious improvement across the city. We're a school with heart, grit and great potential, and we're looking for our next transformational leader. Knowleswood Primary School is entering an exciting stage of its journey and we are committed to ensuring quality teaching and learning, raising outcomes and nurturing confident, curious learners.

We want to create a school culture where every child sees themselves as valued, supported and capable; we recognise that this requires strong home‑school partnerships and communication and as such, we are dedicated to building meaningful, trusting relationships with families so that together we can remove barriers, celebrate successes and open every possible door for our children.

• Provide strong, visionary leadership with a clear strategic direction for school improvement and growth working alongside the CEO
• Inspire and support staff at all levels to deliver high‑quality teaching and learning
• Maintain a culture of high expectations, inclusivity and aspiration for all pupils
• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
• Secure the long‑term success of the school by maximising potential through the skills and resources available within the schools and wider Trust
• Have extensive experience as a successful senior leader with a strong track record of school improvement
• Oversee effective operational and financial management, ensuring resources are used effectively and strategically
• Work in close partnership with the Trust's central team and other Trust Headteachers to share best practice and contribute to Trust‑wide improvement

• Happy children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents/carers
• Ongoing opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work‑life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on‑site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi‑academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.