Headteacher

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks an ambitious and inspirational leader to guide its primary school. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of students while fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for high-quality education, and a commitment to the community. As part of a supportive multi-academy trust, you will benefit from professional development opportunities and collaboration with experienced staff. If you are ready to make a significant impact on young lives and lead a dedicated team, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Induction and mentoring for new headteachers

Support from multi-academy trust

Warm and inclusive school community

Engaged Local Governing Body

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Commitment to inclusive education and community service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire staff and pupils towards achieving their best.
• Strategically plan for school development and improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Motivational skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Financial management skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership training

Job description

Job Description

• St Mary’s CofE Primary School – Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5BH
• Leadership pay scale L8 - L12
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7149
• Required from 1 Sept 2025

At St Mary’s Hadleigh CofE Primary School it is our intent to nurture and develop the whole child, delivering a high-quality education where Christian values are central to the ethos of the school and its teaching. We aim to provide a broad range of exciting opportunities to inspire and challenge children, and to help them achieve success. Above all, we strive to instil in children a sense of curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. As part of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust, we benefit from Continuing Professional Development and school improvement support and working with other schools across Suffolk.

We wish to appoint an ambitious, creative and inspirational leader to succeed our current Headteacher.

We are looking for:

• Highly effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff and pupils to achieve their best
• Commitment to serving our school population and community
• Commitment to our inclusive Christian ethos
• Caring approach with a desire to see every child progress
• Strategic thinking with a clear vision for school development
• Passion for high-quality education and student success
• Ability to support, develop, and inspire teaching staff
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
• Sound strategic planning and financial management skills
• Support and empowerment for all our staff
• Commitment to your own professional development.

Our commitment to you is:

• A warm and inclusive school community
• Enthusiastic children
• Highly committed and experienced staff
• An engaged Local Governing Body
• Support and collaboration from our multi-academy trust
• Induction and mentoring for new headteachers
• Close links with St Mary’s Church Hadleigh

For more information

To find out more about us, please visit our website (stmaryshad.co.uk).

To request an information pack, please send an email to [e-mail].

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact the school by calling 01473 823268 to arrange this.

Please contact Tracey Caffull, Trust CEO by calling 07955 279993 or at [e-mail] for an informal discussion about the role.

How To Apply

To apply, please complete your application by visiting our trust’s website (cofesuffolkmat.org).

Closing date: 12am, 8 May 2025.

Interview date: 16 May 2025.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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