Head teacher

Are you a leader who champions creating an environment where children want to learn with curiosity? Do you have a vision for education that you are able to combine with your creative ability, whilst taking your teaching team with you on this journey? 

This exciting opportunity may be for you: 

We are looking for an ambitious and inspirational leader to become our new Head teacher at Somerleyton Primary school, to continue leading our school forward through the next stages of our journey to Outstanding. We will work together to continue providing our local children with a unique and highly personalised learning experience which forms the foundation of our curriculum. At Somerleyton Primary, you will lead a team of outstanding, highly motivated teachers, who combine creativity with core learning. 

At Somerleyton we have been recognised for our excellence in music, as demonstrated in our participation in the Festival of Music performances at Snape Maltings for the past five years. The children and staff celebrate an ethos of inclusivity, where each young person’s ambition and talents are recognised, promoting confidence and the autonomy to thrive. We are proud to have developed our positive learning culture is which is underpinned by clear shared values, where resilience and perseverance are celebrated.

We are a member of the ‘Hartismere Family of Schools’ which will give you the opportunity to grow and develop professionally with an outstanding academy trust; providing you support at ‘arms-length’. We have several strategic developments planned including the expansion of the physical site to create a new classroom and a multi-purpose hall. We would like our new Head teacher to continue building networks with the local and regional schools. 

Somerleyton Primary School is situated within the beautiful Suffolk countryside close to the Norfolk border. It is a picturesque village situated on the banks of the River Waveney, 30 minutes from Norwich and less than 2 hours from London by train. Norfolk and Suffolk have affordable housing, and varied leisure activities, as well as a large number of top quality restaurants. Somerleyton is close to the picturesque Norfolk Broads and waterways where you can spend your free time sailing along some of the most beautiful rivers in the UK.

We would encourage you to visit our website at www.Somerleytonprimary.co.uk to get a full appreciation for our school. 

Please feel free to discuss this role further with CEO Jim McAtear 07445274656 or Chair of Governors Jon Harrowven 07841455190. For information about the application process please contact Jean Marshall PA to the CEO (01379) 870315 marshallj@hartismere.com. 

Visits to the school are welcomed and Jean will be happy to arrange.

We recognise the unique contribution each member can make to our school. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce recruitment and are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Closing Date - 22 March 2021

Interviews will be held during the week beginning 12 April 2021