Headteacher

The governors seek to appoint an inspirational and strategic Headteacher to lead Ringshall School following the early retirement of the existing Headteacher.

We are looking for a Headteacher who can:

• demonstrate confident leadership and drive the school with an unrelenting pursuit of excellence
• inspire the staff and pupils using the schools values and ethos that promotes an inclusive learning community, where all members are respected regardless of gender, race, age or beliefs
• rise to the challenge of an impending Ofsted. The school is fully committed to supporting the professional growth of colleagues at all levels and would offer the appropriate leadership guidance as required
• guide the school through an exciting transition into a Multi Academy Trust consisting of six other local primary schools in September 2017.

We are a village school that has recently experienced the inclusion of a Year 5 and 6 cohort. The school benefits from a large playing field in addition to a spacious playground. Classrooms are well furnished with modern facilities including electronic white boards and IPads.

Our catchment area includes the villages surrounding Ringshall, Great Bricett, Barking, Wattisham Village and Wattisham Flying Station, home of the British Army's Attack Helicopter Force.

Roll: 109

A visit to the school is strongly recommended and can be arranged by contacting the school, Ringshall, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2JD.

Further details and an application pack are available from Headteacher Recruitment Team at headships@suffolk.gov.uk or (01473) 263943.

Closing date: midday, 20 March 2017.
Interviews: 24/25 April 2017.

All vacancies appear on: www.suffolkjobsdirect.org

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.