Headteacher, Tivetshall/Burston Primary School

This is an exciting opportunity to take over the Headship of two iconic rural primary schools.

Burston Primary School is iconic and well known for its history, founded because of a school strike it then became the centre of the longest-running strike in British history lasting from 1914 to 1939 in the village of Burston, Norfolk. Today, the building stands as a museum to the strike. Every year hundreds of people turn up for a rally to commemorate the 25-year strike. Our small and intimate School has only 36 children, we’ve created a dynamic, friendly and secure environment with a positive approach to teaching. With small classes we can inspire each child, giving them close attention and ensuring they leave the school fully equipped for their next phase of learning.

Tivetshall Primary School is a small and intimate Victorian built school that was established in 1876 and has only 24 children across 2 classes. We’ve created a dynamic, friendly and secure environment with a positive approach to teaching. With small classes we can inspire each child, giving them close attention and ensuring they leave the school fully equipped for their next phase of learning. We have a strong leadership team and governing body, having created a positive ethos with a robust approach to continuous improvement this was recognised by Ofsted resulting in our school being rated as a “good” school.

Are you dynamic and ready to make a difference in your first headship?

Are you looking for further career development within a highly regarded, high performing multi-academy trust with a national profile and reputation?

Have you got what it takes to lead two primary schools?

If so, then Burston and Tivetshall Primary School can offer an ideal opportunity for you.

Informal visits to the school are welcomed. If you wish to arrange a visit, or wish to discuss the role further please contact Emma Davies, Director of Primary Standards by email on
emma.davies@se-trust.org and she will schedule a call with you.

The closing date for applications is:  Midday on Wednesday 28th April

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 5th May

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.