Job Description

Organisations

Enhance Academy Trust

Hours

27.5 hrs, 5 days a week, Term Time only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Lepton CE Primary Academy & Highburton CE First Academy

Position type

Permanent

Salary

L18 - L24 (78,702 - 91,158)

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Enhance Academy Trust

Start date:

ASAP

The Opportunity

Enhance Academy Trust is looking to appoint an Executive Headteacher to lead two of our primary schools in Kirklees, starting in January 2026.


Lepton CE Primary Academy and Highburton CE First Academy are both thriving schools with delightful well-behaved children, supportive parents and committed staff teams. Both are situated close to each other on the border of Wakefield and Huddersfield.


This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and talented leader to work with two very special communities of children, two Heads of School, staff and parents continuing to lead them on their journey to excellence.


We are interested to hear from inspirational leaders who can provide highly effective leadership, management, support and challenge which promotes the highest standards of achievement and enables both schools to give every pupil the highest quality education.


At Lepton CE Primary Academy, we pride ourselves on developing confident, kind and caring pupils, who have a positive impact in our community and we achieve this through living out our school vision,'Loving, Living, Learning'.


At Highburton CE First Academy, positive relationships are at the heart of the school, and wellbeing is prioritized. The exceptionally strong culture of trust and care enables sta?, children and families to flourish. At our school, every person is a rainbow waiting to shine.

We are looking for someone who:

As Executive Headteacher, you will be the overall strategic leader who will provide vision, exceptional and outstanding leadership for both schools whilst creating, inspiring and embodying the Christian character and culture of the school.


You will work with all members of the school community, and in particular with both Head of Schools who are the visible leaders and responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the school

In return, we can offer you:

Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn A highly committed and professional staff team Dedicated governors and supportive parents A happy and welcoming school environment

Why join Enhance Academy Trust?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services. GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists. Free annual flu jab Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings A paid annual Wellbeing Day - a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing. Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

How to Apply

Are you interested in finding out more and telling us about yourself?


If so, please contact Mark Randall, CEO,

mark.randall@enhanceacad.org.uk

to discuss possible roles further.

Closing Date:

23rd September 2025

Applications:

Please apply on the following link:

https://accesspeople.accessacloud.com/EnhanceAcademyTrustRecruitment/Home/Vacancy?id=102&returnurl=/EnhanceAcademyTrustRecruitment/

Safeguarding

Statement

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


This post is covered by the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 and 2018 regulations. The preferred candidate for this post will therefore be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


In line with KCSIE 2025 and guidance from The Safer Recruitment Consortium, shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.


Personal e-mail addresses i.e. Hotmail; Gmail; even if from a former manager/employer are not acceptable. Applicants must provide a business e-mail address for referees.


Enhance Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

23 September 2025, 11:55 PM