School Leadership Jobs in Garforth

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Headteacher
Co-op Academy Leeds · Leeds · 5.8 miles from Garforth
£111,990–£132,943 a year
Full time
Headteacher – Co-op Academy Leeds An exciting opportunity for an accomplished and ambitious school leader to build on strong foundations, raise achievement and shape the next chapter of Co-op Academy…
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Executive Headteacher (Maternity Cover)
Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School · York · 15 miles from Garforth
Pay not stated
Full time · Temporary
As Interim Executive Headteacher, your primary focus will be to provide stability and continuity across the TIG Federation while driving forward existing school improvement priorities. Leading three…
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Subject Leader of ICT & Business Studies
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy · Leeds · 7.0 miles from Garforth
£34,069–£52,835 FTE
Full time
Who we are looking for: • A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about their subject and in supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through the study of ICT &…
Posted 8 days ago
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Principal
Lift Shafton · Barnsley · 14 miles from Garforth
£75,664 a year
Full time
Lead with purpose. Build on success. Shape Shafton's next chapter. We are looking for an exceptional Principal to lead Lift Shafton, a friendly and ambitious primary school at the heart of its…
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Headteacher
Allerton High School · Leeds · 8.1 miles from Garforth
Pay not stated
Full time
Headteacher Vacancy Pay Range: L28-34 (£104,059 - £120,532) Start Date: 1st May 2027 About Our School Allerton High School is a highly successful, inclusive 11–18 local authority maintained secondary…
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Deputy Head - School of Music and Education
Luminate Education Group · Leeds · 7.3 miles from Garforth
£45,166 a year
Full time
About the Role Leeds Conservatoire is seeking an exceptional academic leader, educator and creative practitioner to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Head of School of Music. This is a…
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PA to Principal and Senior Leadership Team
Temple Learning Academy · Leeds · 4.2 miles from Garforth
£32,309–£34,119 a year (actual)
Full time
Hours: 07:00 - 15:00 (Mon - Thu) 07:00 - 14:30 (Fri) We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and professional PA to join our team. This is a varied and important role at the heart of a busy…
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Headteacher
Westborough High School · Dewsbury · 13 miles from Garforth
Pay not stated
Full time
We are seeking a Headteacher who is passionate about education, inspirational in their leadership and ambitious for every child. Our new Headteacher will combine high expectations with compassion…
Posted 13 days ago
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Headteacher
Upton Primary School · Pontefract · 13 miles from Garforth
£78,702–£91,158 a year
Full time
Following the retirement of our highly valued and well-regarded Headteacher in August 2026, Upton Primary School has benefited from a period of interim leadership that has maintained the school's…
Posted 14 days ago
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Vice Principal
York High School · York · 15 miles from Garforth
£51,773–£57,137 FTE
Full time
Inspire Academy is a pioneering independent school in York, dedicated to setting the national benchmark for inclusion. We believe that every young person deserves an environment where they can…
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Assistant Headteacher
Highfield School · Ossett · 10 miles from Garforth
L9-13
Full time
Highfield is a school which caters for students with severe and complex learning difficulties and autistic spectrum conditions. We provide a student-centred curriculum, delivered in an inclusive…
Posted 19 days ago
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Headteacher
Farsley Farfield Primary School · Pudsey · 12 miles from Garforth
Pay not stated
Full time
Governors are seeking an inspirational and ambitious leader to become the next Headteacher of Farsley Farfield Primary School. Join us and lead a school where children are encouraged to be curious…
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Headteacher
St Peter's Church of England Primary School · Leeds · 6.0 miles from Garforth
Pay not stated
Full time
Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to lead St Peter’s Church of England Primary School into its next exciting chapter. Situated in…
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Headteacher
Rooks Nest Academy · Wakefield · 7.5 miles from Garforth
£81,457–£94,349 a year (actual)
Full time
Vacancy: Headteacher Application Closing Date: 6th November 2026 Interview Date: 18th November 2026 (Assessment Date) & 19th November 2026 (Interview Date) Candidates are invited to come in to visit…
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Headteacher
Otley All Saints CofE Primary School · Otley · 14 miles from Garforth
Pay not stated
Full time
We are looking for an inspirational and committed leader with the vision, confidence and skills to lead our school into the next stage of its development. We are proud of what has been achieved, but…
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About school leadership jobs in and around Garforth

15 School Leadership jobs in Garforth schools live now.

Senior and middle leadership posts: heads of department and year, assistant and deputy heads, headteachers and trust leaders.

Roles and pay

Role	Live jobs	Pay
Headteacher	5	Pay guide
Principal	5	Pay guide
Subject Leader	1	Pay guide
Deputy Headteacher	1	Pay guide

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Pay is the middle half (25th–75th percentile) and median of full-time equivalent annual pay stated on live adverts, never converted; shown only when 5 or more adverts state it. Adverts below the official minimum for the role or over 3 times the median are left out as likely mislabelled.

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How to get into school leadership

Leadership posts usually require QTS and a strong teaching record.
National Professional Qualifications such as the NPQSL and NPQH support the move into senior roles; they're valued but not required.
An enhanced DBS check is needed for school roles.

Career path

1. Subject or phase leader
2. Assistant headteacher
3. Deputy headteacher
4. Headteacher
5. Executive head or trust CEO

Questions

How many school leadership jobs are there in and around Garforth?: There are 15 live vacancies in and around Garforth right now. The list updates throughout the day.
What qualifications do I need?: Leadership posts usually require QTS and a strong teaching record. National Professional Qualifications such as the NPQSL and NPQH support the move into senior roles; they're valued but not required. An enhanced DBS check is needed for school roles.
Which school leadership role is most advertised in and around Garforth?: Headteacher, with 5 live vacancies.
How much do these jobs pay?: Each advert shows the pay exactly as the employer states it. Teaching posts follow the national pay scales (STPCD); support staff pay is set locally.
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