Headteacher

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1DD

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £61,534 - £71,329 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Barningham CEVC Primary School are seeking a Headteacher who is passionate about primary education, with a strong child centred philosophy, committed to leading in a way that reflects the school's Christian vision and values. The role has a teaching commitment to cover PPA and sickness cover.

Barningham CEVC Primary School is a delightful Church of England school at the heart of a rural community in the beautiful Suffolk village of Barningham, a short drive from the market towns of Bury St Edmunds, Diss and Thetford.

Our children value their learning and love school as evidenced by our excellent attendance record. Our values, “to be kind, to give, and to be ambitious”, are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school, and our staff all share an understanding of what constitutes the best possible teaching practice, where every child is valued for their individuality.

In view of the relocation of our respected and inspiring Headteacher, the governing body, staff and children are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader to continue to develop and sustain the strategic direction of our happy, caring school.

We would also consider applications from existing Headteachers wanting to develop their existing role into an Executive Headship, by forming a “soft” federation.

You will:

• be approachable, and able to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents and the local community
• have a strong track record in SEND provision and a deep understanding of inclusive education
• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• promote an ethos in which children take ownership of responsibility for learning, positive behaviour, personal development, and compassion for others
• ensure all pupils continue to receive the very best all-round education, creatively, academically, spiritually, socially and culturally, that will equip them for a happy rewarding and fulfilling life
• above all, love working with children and lead with their best interests at heart.

To find out more:

We welcome potential applicants to visit our school, to arrange this, please contact the office by calling 01359 221297 or email: admin@barningham.suffolk.sch.uk.

How to apply:

To find out more, please request an application pack from Headteacher Recruitment at: headships@suffolk.gov.uk.

Closing date: 9 am, 2 March 2026.

Interview dates: 16/17 March 2026.

What the school offers its staff

You will:

• appreciate the benefits of working with an experienced and supportive team of staff and governors
• enjoy membership of a soft federation of local schools, sharing best practices to enhance learning and leadership
• receive a full Headteacher induction from Suffolk County Council, and have access to a mentor
• have an exciting and fulfilling role in the growth of our school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: admin@barningham.suffolk.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01359 221 297
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barningham-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

Welcome to Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

We are a rural, village primary school set in the beautiful countryside of Suffolk. We are so proud of our school – the children, staff, governors and our local community because we pride ourselves in this school being the heart and soul of Barningham. Our mission is to grow in faith, grow in our learning and grow our future world because we believe the children that we serve will be the children of tomorrow; creating a world that we are all proud to be in.

As a church school we are fundamentally rooted in the Christian values and use these to inspire life long learners who are guided by the example of Jesus. We have strong links with the local church and this forms the basis of our collective worship. Through the Parable of the Sower, we aim to teach children that if they have ‘good soil’, where they hear God’s message, they will be able to grow and flourish into ambitious citizens of our world.

We invite you to come and work in our school and discover why we are so proud of our school and how it is supporting children to be ambitious, to be kind and to give to others within the community and the wider world.

Arranging a visit to Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@barningham.suffolk.sch.uk.

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