Executive Headteacher

Bedfield and Wetheringsett Church of England Primary Schools

Bedfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 7EA / Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 5PJ

This is an exciting opportunity for a full time post leading two small schools in Suffolk (four days a week), and to contribute to school improvement across our Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) as a Hub School Improvement Lead (one day a week).

As a MAT we offer a range of support and networks to help improve outcomes for pupils and provide staff development throughout our 21 schools.

You will:

• have effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff and pupils to achieve their best
• be committed to high-quality teaching and learning and a creative curriculum
• build on our current strengths
• demonstrate a caring approach with a desire to see every child progress
• contribute to school improvement across the MAT.

We offer:

• extensive CPD, support and collaboration through our Diocesan MAT
• induction and mentoring for new headteachers
• good links with our local communities.

Roll 40 and 28: Ages: 4–11

Bedfield and Wetheringsett are just 9 miles apart.

For further information please see our school websites:

https://www.bedfieldschool.co.uk/ and https://www.wetheringsett.suffolk.sch.uk/

To arrange an informal visit, please contact the schools on admin@bedfield.suffolk.sch.uk or 01728 628306 (Bedfield) and office@wvcpschool.com or 01449 766215 (Wetheringsett).

For an informal discussion, please contact Heather Hann, Head of School Improvement on 07879 472257 or at heather.hann@cofesuffolk.org

For further details and an information pack please contact Headteacher Recruitment at headships@suffolk.gov.uk tel: 01473 263943.

Closing date: midday, 25 February 2022.

Interview dates: 8 and 9 March 2022.

 All vacancies appear on: www.suffolkjobsdirect.org

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.