Headteacher

Headteacher

L12 - L18 (£65,285 - £75,674 per annum)

Full Time

Permanent

Required from Summer Term 2025

'A place to learn and achieve'

Following the retirement of our current Headteacher, the governing body are seeking to recruit an inspirational, dynamic and dedicated person to lead our well regarded and caring school.

Capel St Mary CEVC Primary School is a popular village school on a large site close to the Dedham Vale AONB south of Ipswich. Our children come from Capel, surrounding villages and also from the southern outskirts of Ipswich. We have an effective team of talented and dedicated staff, supportive parents and, most importantly, confident and well-motivated children. We have clear values, excellent behaviour and attendance, and a strong Christian ethos.

We are looking for a Headteacher who can:

·      demonstrate a track record of raising standards

·      inspire and motivate pupils and staff to achieve their very best

·      have a clear vision for continuous improvement and build on the school's strengths and successes

·      demonstrate proven leadership and management skills

·      ensure good financial planning and practice and make sure that the premises and equipment are fit for purpose

·      cultivate a team working approach throughout the school and communicate regularly with children, parents/carers, staff, governors and the local community about the school's activities, performance and progress

·      collaborate with other schools to ensure best practice, generate opportunities and maximise the benefit of available resources

·      show commitment to the Christian ethos of the school together with courage, good humour, confidence and resilience.

To find out more:

To find out more about our school and to read our most recent Ofsted and SIAMS

inspection reports, please visit our website: www.capel-st-mary.suffolk.sch.uk

We encourage visits to the school prior to your application (in the week commencing 11 November): please contact the school office on 01473 310386 to arrange a mutually convenient time. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our Chair of Governors, Alison Huard, on 07455 232408.

How to apply:

Further details and an application form are available from Headteacher Recruitment Team

at: headships@suffolk.gov.uk or 01473 263943

Closing date: 9am, 21 November 2024.

Interview dates: 2/3 December 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

All vacancies appear on: www.suffolkjobsdirect.org

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.

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