Headteacher

Benjamin Britten Music Academy

Headteacher

Salary: Dependent on experience

Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk

Closing date for applications: 24th April 2023

Shortlisting: 26th April 2023

Interviews: 4th & 5th May 2023

An exciting opportunity for an outstanding Headteacher to join this co-educational day school, which is an Academy of music and centre of excellence for mathematics. The school provides for a first-class learning environment for scholars and it seeks an inspirational leader to drive the school’s ethos around a traditional academic approach to education.

Its music academy is furnished with a state-of-the-art theatre and dance studio, the school’s setting within 28 acres of green fields lends to environment which is both beautiful and stimulating, helping to instil a strong desire to learn in the pupils, which is clearly evident.

The successful applicant will benefit from

• The backing of a strong senior leadership team and an increasingly established governing body. There is a dedicated team of staff within the school which is part of the Hartismere Family of Schools, judged as Outstanding by OFSTED.
• An environment providing a challenging academic education alongside a traditional approach to discipline. Students are keen and motivated with a keen desire to learn.
• An inspirational learning setting. The area is beautiful and the school is situated just off of the A12.
• The school has a secure financial underpinning and a low staff turnover. Intake numbers are at a record high.

The Headteacher 

• You will have a passion for working with young people, possessing a desire to inspire and motivate in all elements of your leadership role.
• You will have a real focus on enrichment, bringing experience and high standards within this key position. A commitment to a broad and rich education for all pupils is essential.
• You will be a highly visible leader with enthusiasm, resilience and integrity to take the school forward.

If you possess the necessary drive and enthusiasm to take up the Headteacher role at an ambitious and disciplined school, to carry the traditional educational ethos forwards, to be involved in the overall leadership and management of the school and above all, provide inspirational guidance to both scholars and the staff please contact us to find out more.

We would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Kerri Wiseman at Academicis on 07733 628155 or 01223 907979 or via email at kwiseman@academicis.co.uk to have a confidential conversation to find out more about this excellent opportunity and to arrange a visit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to respect this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.