Headteacher

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

Job summary

A local primary school in Stowmarket is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead and develop a vibrant educational community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to empower children to achieve their best. This permanent role offers competitive pay and a supportive environment, fostering the growth of both staff and students. Apply by October 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Outstanding teacher and team leader with commitment to equality.
• Thorough knowledge of teaching and learning and understanding of the curriculum.
• Drive and commitment to ensure the school continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school and ensure excellent teaching practices.
• Focus on development of learning to empower all children.
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Commitment to safeguarding

Teaching skills

Job description

Overview

Crawford’s C of E Primary School, Address: Haughley, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3QZ. Salary: Starting at L8 (Leadership Pay Range), £61,534 per annum. Hours: Full Time. Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible. Reference: 7767.

Crawford’s C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a Headteacher.

Our school is more than just an educational institution; it is one of the cornerstones of the village community, where every child’s growth is nurtured with care and commitment. The school enjoys a good reputation in the community and therefore we have a rising role and indeed are over-subscribed for the September 2025 intake. Visitors frequently comment on what a happy school it is. The children are lively and well behaved. As a small school, we know every child as an individual and have close and friendly relationships with parents. We pride ourselves on recognizing and cultivating the unique potential of each child, ensuring they receive personalised attention and support.

In the classroom, over the past two years, we have been building a solid foundation for children’s learning in the core national curriculum subjects, concentrating on developing excellent teaching practice in all lessons. This work needs to be continued. The school is part of the Tilian Partnership whose visions and values are based around autonomy, integrity and partnership.

What Skills And Experience We're Looking For

You will:

• have excellent leadership, management, communication, and personal skills
• a drive and commitment to ensure the school continues to grow in numbers and in excellence
• be an outstanding teacher and team leader with a commitment to equality
• hold a thorough knowledge of teaching and learning and a good understanding of all aspects of the curriculum
• have determination to ensure no learner is left behind so all learners reach their potential
• be totally committed to the safeguarding of all children
• have a passion for supporting the Christian ethos and values of our school, within which our children, staff and families flourish.

What We Offer

Our amazing school located in the heart of the growing village of Haughley, near Stowmarket in Suffolk. We are a Church of England School with a strong vision and values. We take pride in fostering a warm, welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment to ensure every child is cared for. Our staff are a strong team who work well together to care for and challenge our children, families and each other to be the best that we can be.

As our new Headteacher, you will be joining us at an exciting time. Our school continues to grow, and our children are thriving. We need to continue to focus on the development of learning to ensure all children achieve their best and they feel empowered to make a difference to the world around them. Our school is part of the Tilian Partnership multi-academy trust and therefore there is significant support and experience available to you and an opportunity for further career development, if successful.

You will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and Safer Recruitment Training guidance.

Offers of employment

Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• DBS
• Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

For more information

Please read the Headteacher’s Information Pack (pdf). To find out more about us, please visit the school website. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; to arrange this please contact us by email [e-mail].

How To Apply

Please complete your Application Form (Word) and submit by email at [e-mail]. CVs will not be accepted for this application. Closing date: 1 October 2025.

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