St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Headteacher, Leadership 8-12
Full time
Permanent
Required from 1 September 2025
At St Mary’s Hadleigh CofE Primary School it is our intent to nurture and develop the whole child, delivering a high-quality education where Christian values are central to the ethos of the school and its teaching. We aim to provide a broad range of exciting opportunities to inspire and challenge children, and to help them achieve success. Above all, we strive to instil in children a sense of curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. As part of the St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust, we benefit from Continuing Professional Development and school improvement support and working with other schools across Suffolk.
We wish to appoint an ambitious, creative and inspirational leader to succeed our current headteacher.
We are looking for:
- Highly effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff and pupils to achieve their best;
- Commitment to serving our school population and community;
- Commitment to our inclusive Christian ethos;
- Caring approach with a desire to see every child progress;
- Strategic thinking with a clear vision for school development
- Passion for high-quality education and student success
- Ability to support, develop, and inspire teaching staff
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
- Sound strategic planning and financial management skills;
- Support and empowerment for all our staff;
- Commitment to your own professional development.
Our commitment to you is:
- A warm and inclusive school community;
- Enthusiastic children;
- Highly committed and experienced staff;
- An engaged Local Governing Body;
- Support and collaboration from our Multi-Academy Trust;
- Induction and mentoring for new headteachers;
To find out more:
For further information please see our school website: https://www.stmaryshad.co.uk/
For an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Caffull, Trust CEO on 07955 279993 or at tracey.caffull@cofesuffolk.org
To arrange an informal visit please contact the school on 01638 662835.
For further details and an information pack please contact: mat@cofesuffolk.org
For an application form, please download the teacher application form and guidance notes. Our Privacy Notice can be found here.
Completed applications to be returned to: mat@cofesuffolk.org
Closing date: Thursday 8th May 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Friday 16th May 2025
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.