Organisations SHARE Multi-Academy Trust
Hours Full time
Number of Jobs 1
Location(s) Wakefield and surrounding areas, Leeds and surrounding areas, Bradford and surrounding areas
Position type Permanent
Salary School teachers’ leadership scale L32 to L38
Advert Wording Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of SHARE Multi-Academy Trust. We are seeking a talented leader to join our trust and lead Whitcliffe Mount in the next stage of its journey to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful trust and a large secondary school with high standards but lots of potential to improve further.
We Would Love To Hear From You, If You
- Share our trust’s aim of “overcoming disadvantage” and believe in “Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best”.
- Are ambitious for all pupils, committed to securing high standards of behaviour, academic performance and providing opportunities for personal development.
- Have a commitment to inclusive practice and keeping all pupils safe.
- Can lead others effectively, able to help colleagues achieve their personal best and contribute to the team’s success.
- Have achieved success in your current senior leadership role.
- Would welcome working with a team of supportive colleagues, sharing resources and expertise for the benefit of all.
We put people first in our trust. This is reflected in our core belief of ‘Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best’. We offer first-class training and support, with internal leadership programmes complementing the extensive offer we can deliver as the Teaching School Hub for Calderdale and Kirklees. We allow our leaders to make decisions and take responsibility, whilst offering the support they need to be a success. This commitment has helped us buck the national trend with recruitment and retention. Many of our staff tell us they would not be willing to work anywhere else.
There is a wealth of support available across our trust, from networks of headteachers, trust-wide subject directors, trust improvement leaders and a very experienced central team. You will be trusted to lead Whitcliffe Mount but know you can draw on the support of a very successful team. In addition to the Teaching School Hub, one of our schools is a Behaviour & Attendance lead school and we have been asked to support other schools through the RISE programme, a strong indication of the quality of our work and support.
We offer a first-class benefits package, including competitive salaries and longer-term opportunities for career development. Above all, we provide a warm, friendly, supportive environment that helps our colleagues to thrive.
Candidates are welcome to contact the trust to discuss the role further or arrange a visit. Please contact Jenny Carr, Executive Principal, via email to or via telephone to Mrs Carr’s Personal Assistant, Rebecca Corcon on ext. 1207.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please complete the attached application form and return it to:
Closing date Midday on Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interview dates Thursday 4th & Friday 5th December 2025.
SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post and an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.
SHARE MAT comprises of Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Woodside Green Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Thornhill Community Academy, Todmorden High School and Whitcliffe Mount School. A central team provides operational support, covering ICT networks, buildings and facilities, finance, HR and school improvement services.
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