- Trimley St Mary Primary School - Trimley St Mary IP11 0ST
- Part Time (0.4FTE HT) OR up to Full Time Contract (0.4FTE HT / up to 0.6FTE DHT)
- Permanent
- Reference: 5259
- Required from Autumn Term 2024.
Are you looking to develop your career with a different headship experience?
Having successfully appointed a Co-Headteacher to 0.6 FTE, we are looking to appoint -
EITHER
A Co-Headteacher at 0.4 FTE, working beside an experienced Co-Headteacher (0.6FTE)
OR
A split contract of 0.4 FTE Co-Headteacher/with the option of up to 0.6 FTE (Full Time Contract) as Deputy Headteacher.
- Co-Headteacher 0.4 FTE - L16 – L22 (£68,400 - £79,112 pro rata)
- Deputy Headteacher up to 0.6FTE - L5 - L9 (£52,074 - £57,482 pro rata)
Trimley St Mary Primary School is located in the growing village of Trimley St Mary on the outskirts of Felixstowe and within easy reach of the A14. It is a larger than average community school dating back to 1904 and has grown as the village has grown with a strong sense of belonging, care and support.
Our school is a friendly and welcoming setting, fostering strong community links, which works closely with families and other agencies to support all children to achieve their full potential.
We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate:
- a proven record of school improvement at a senior level
- experience of teaching and leading in all primary phases including EYFS
- the ability to demand ambitious standards for all pupils regardless of disadvantage, background, or starting point
- high expectations of children and staff
- the ability and willingness to work with the children, parents, staff and governors to deliver the very best for our pupils.
Our Children would like someone who:
- is eager to chat and share ideas and isn’t in their office all day
- has a good sense of humour and comes around the classes and looks at everyone’s work
- can look at things from different angles and appreciate all opinions
- is caring and kind and gives time to the children
- helps pupils to sort their problems out even if you are the Headteacher
- brings new ideas.
We can offer:
- a happy and welcoming inclusive school
- a warm, nurturing environment for working and learning
- pupils with a positive attitude to learning, who are hardworking, caring, and proud to attend their school
- an established positive relationship with the parents of children at the school
- a hardworking, committed and experienced team
- the opportunity to work with governors to shape the long-term strategic direction and to lead rapid improvements for the benefit of our children
- local authority maintained school with a strong package of support from the LA’s School Improvement Team.
To find out more:
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, contact the school office on 01394 284130 or via email at: [email protected]
How to apply:
For further information or an application pack, please contact Headteacher Recruitment at: [email protected]
Closing date: 9am, 5 April 2024.
Interview dates: 16/17 April 2024.
Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
