Headteacher at Hillside Primary School

Hillside Primary School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp benefits

Cycle to Work

Teacher pensions

Job summary

Hillside Primary School in Ipswich, Suffolk, is seeking a transformational leader to drive outstanding standards as part of the Active Learning Trust. You will provide strategic leadership to secure excellence in achievement, wellbeing and behaviour, while embedding safeguarding at the core of every activity.

You will oversee curriculum, resources and finances, lead and develop staff, and build strong partnerships with families, governors and the Trust to foster continuous school improvement.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership to drive high standards of achievement, behaviour, attendance and pupil wellbeing.
• Ensure safeguarding remains central to all aspects of school life and fulfil designated safeguarding responsibilities.
• Lead, develop and hold staff accountable for delivering excellent teaching and learning.
• Oversee curriculum, resources and finances to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Build strong partnerships with families, governors, the Trust and the wider community to support continuous school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to drive high standards of achievement, behaviour, attendance and pupil wellbeing.
• Ensure safeguarding remains central to all aspects of school life and fulfil designated safeguarding responsibilities.
• Lead, develop and hold staff accountable for delivering excellent teaching and learning.
• Oversee curriculum, resources and finances to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Build strong partnerships with families, governors, the Trust and the wider community to support continuous school improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Safeguarding

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About this Role

Location: Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Leadership L18 - L24 £78,702- £91,158 FTE

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to drive high standards of achievement, behaviour, attendance and pupil wellbeing.
• Ensure safeguarding remains central to all aspects of school life and fulfil designated safeguarding responsibilities.
• Lead, develop and hold staff accountable for delivering excellent teaching and learning.
• Oversee curriculum, resources and finances to secure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Build strong partnerships with families, governors, the Trust and the wider community to support continuous school improvement.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

Contact

We warmly encourage an informal conversation or visit to the school, offering the opportunity to see the community first‑hand and explore the role in more detail. Please contact Rae Aldous, Director of PrimaryEducation, at: [email protected]

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre‑employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance inline with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.