Headteacher & Part‑Time Classroom Leader

Suffolk County Council; Diss; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopton C of E Primary Academy in Diss is seeking a passionate Headteacher to lead our village school with a warm, welcoming ethos. You will collaborate with staff, families and church partners to build on strengths and drive improvement, while maintaining direct involvement in children's learning.

The role includes teaching part time (2 days a week initially) and leading strategic direction, ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain at the heart of school life.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• National professional qualification for headship (NPQH) Desirable

Responsibilities

• provide inspirational and effective leadership for the whole school
• be a visible and approachable presence within the school and wider community
• teach part time as necessary alongside leading the school, maintaining a strong connection with classroom practice and children's learning
• develop a positive culture where children and staff feel valued, supported and able to flourish
• work closely with families and the local community to strengthen the school's already strong community links
• build on the school's relationship with the local church and its Christian ethos
• work collaboratively with colleagues across Elveden Schools Trust, benefiting from the support, expertise and opportunities available within the trust
• continue to develop high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for all pupils
• ensure that safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of children and staff remain at the heart of school life.

Skills

Qualified teacher status

Degree

NPQH

Education

Degree

NPQH

Job description

Hopton C of E Primary Academy in Diss is seeking a passionate Headteacher to lead our village school with a warm, welcoming ethos. You will collaborate with staff, families and church partners to build on strengths and drive improvement, while maintaining direct involvement in children's learning.

The role includes teaching part time (2 days a week initially) and leading strategic direction, ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain at the heart of school life.