Vacancies

Trust Office/Hybrid Working - Need to be able to travel to other schools and sites

L19 – L23 (£83,478 - £92,065)

Start date: January 4th 2027 or as soon as available

Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking and values-driven Chief Financial Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership of a growing and ambitious multi-academy trust, with 14 primary schools in North and West Yorkshire. We are looking for an outstanding leader who can help shape our future growth and ensure our resources make a real difference to the children and communities we serve.

Working closely with the CEO and Trust Board, you will provide strategic leadership across finance, business and operational functions, ensuring robust financial management, effective governance and long-term sustainability. You will lead and develop a dedicated team, oversee key areas including estates, procurement, HR and digital strategy, and play an integral role in supporting school improvement and the Trust's continued development. We are looking for someone with significant senior financial leadership experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to combine financial expertise with a collaborative, supportive approach. Experience within education is welcomed but is not essential.

At LDLT, our vision of Loving, Living and Learning Together underpins everything we do. We offer the opportunity to join a welcoming, supportive and ambitious Trust where your leadership will have a genuine impact. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and opportunities for professional development. If you share our values and are passionate about making a difference through excellent financial and operational leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews: Friday 6 November 2026

For further information or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk.

For more details and a job description, please download an Application pack.

To apply, please download the Application Form and return your completed form to jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk

St Peter’s CofE Primary School, Burmantofts, leeds 9

L14 to L19

Full time, permanent

Start date: April 19th 2027

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 the heart of Leeds, St Peter’s is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming one-form entry primary school with a 52-place nursery, serving a richly diverse community. With a strong Christian ethos, excellent reputation and a commitment to ensuring every child flourishes, this is a fantastic opportunity to build on the achievements of a successful and much-loved school.

We are looking for an ambitious, compassionate and values-driven leader who will inspire pupils and staff, maintain high standards of teaching and learning, and champion the school’s distinctive Christian vision and ‘We Care’ ethos. The successful candidate will bring proven leadership experience, a commitment to inclusion and a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of children and families. They will foster positive relationships with staff, governors, parents and the wider community, whilst embracing opportunities for collaboration and professional development across the Trust.

As part of LDLT, the successful candidate will benefit from a supportive network of school leaders, strong governance and a shared commitment to Loving, Living and Learning Together. We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school and discover what makes St Peter’s such a special place.

If you have any questions about the role, the school, or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Enquiries and arrangements to visit the school can be directed to: Richard Noake (CEO) via jo.hick@ldlt.co.uk

For further information, please download the Application Pack.

To apply, please complete the Application Form and return it to the same email address by 9.00am on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Interviews will take place on 26 and 27 November 2026.