Headteacher

Trimley St Mary Primary School, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk IP11 0ST

Headteacher

£59,581 - £68,347 per annum

Full Time

Permanent

Reference: 6883

Required from January 2023

Are you a talented leader with a passion for achieving successful learning outcomes for children?

Following the retirement of our current headteacher, the Governors of Trimley St Mary Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced leader to join the successful Leadership Team of our Primary School as Headteacher.

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, and working 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 track record of successfully raising standards and aspirations across all pupil groups

* the knowledge and ability to promote the ethos and values of the school

* commitment to working in partnership and communicating effectively with parents and carers, and the wider school community

* skill in thinking strategically and acting practically to promote school improvement

* expertise in leading and developing a large talented team and commitment to your own professional development

* proven ability to make learning exciting and challenging, resulting in children leaving our school with a lifelong love of learning.

We can offer:

* a governing body which is committed to your success, your development and the future development of our school

* a happy and welcoming inclusive school

* a hardworking, committed and experienced team

* happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are highly motivated.

* Local Authority maintained school

* Ofsted rated Good (May 2019)

Roll: 375

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: office@trimley.net

How to apply:

For further information or an application pack, please contact Headteacher Recruitment at: headships@suffolk.gov.uk or (01473) 263943

Closing date: midday, 12 September 2022.

Interview dates: 26 / 27 September 2022.

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 or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working.

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