Head Teacher

Step Teachers Ltd; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE salary

Exclusive deals and wellbeing services

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is assisting a welcoming primary school with nursery provision in recruiting a Head Teacher to start January 2027. The role involves strategic leadership, driving teaching and pupil outcomes, and developing a high-performing staff team within a supportive multi-academy trust.

Evidence of QTS and senior leadership experience in primary settings is required, with a strong focus on safeguarding, curriculum development, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in a primary setting.
• Experience of leading school improvement and raising attainment.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development and educational standards.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff teams.
• Strategic vision with strong operational leadership.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the school.
• Drive improvement in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing staff team.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and achievement.
• Manage school improvement priorities and development planning.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community.
• Ensure safeguarding remains at the heart of all school practices.
• Work collaboratively with trust leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Staff development

Team motivation

Operational leadership

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Full-Time Leadership Opportunity January 2027 start

This is a welcoming primary school with nursery provision, catering for pupils aged 3–11. The school is part of a supportive multi-academy trust and is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

In its most recent inspection, Ofsted recognised strengths in the school's ongoing improvement journey and commitment to supporting pupils' educational and personal development. The school benefits from a dedicated staff team, supportive trust network, and strong community links.

Duties as Head Teacher:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the school
• Drive improvement in teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes
• Lead and develop a high-performing staff team
• Promote a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and achievement
• Manage school improvement priorities and development planning
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors, and the wider community
• Ensure safeguarding remains at the heart of all school practices
• Work collaboratively with trust leaders and stakeholders
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven senior leadership experience within a primary setting
• Experience of leading school improvement and raising attainment
• Strong understanding of curriculum development and educational standards
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop staff teams
• Strategic vision combined with strong operational leadership
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.