Headteacher
Hadleigh Community Primary School, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5HQThis job expired on 5 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
5 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
7 October 2024
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
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £69,970 & £81,070
What skills and experience we're looking for
- We are seeking an inspiring and visionary Headteacher to lead our school into its next chapter. As Headteacher, you will be responsible for working with the governing board and leading the Senior Leadership Team in shaping the strategic direction of the school, fostering a positive and inclusive culture, and ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning.
- Confident and proven leadership experience in a primary school setting.
- A strong commitment to providing high-quality education and a broad and diverse curriculum, supporting every child's development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to inspire and motivate others.
- A visible and approachable leader, working in partnership and communicating effectively with parents and carers, and the wider school community.
- A professional and dedicated leader who conducts themselves with empathy and is committed to providing an inclusive and fulfilling workplace for all staff.
- A strategic thinker with a track record of successful school management.
- A passion for fostering an inclusive and positive school culture.
What the school offers its staff
Hadleigh is a vibrant market town in South Suffolk, within easy commuting distance from Ipswich, Colchester, Sudbury and the A12/A14 corridor. Hadleigh Community Primary has a rich history, it was built in 1904 and today is a school at the heart of our community. We are a large school with a pan of 78 per year group and an onsite Nursery. Our dedicated and talented staff, together with motivated and well behaved children, create a vibrant, inclusive and happy environment. Here, pupils have the best opportunities to learn, develop, feel challenged, supported and achieve their potential.
- This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established, successful, and what we consider to be a very special school.
- Be part of a supportive and enthusiastic team who care very much about children and their colleagues.
- Work in a vibrant and friendly community with strong parental and stakeholder support.
- Competitive salary and professional development opportunities
Flexible working opportunities
To find out more:
Visits to the school are very much encouraged. To arrange an appointment to visit, please phone01473 822161or email:office@hadcps.uk
How to apply:
For further information or an application pack, please contact Headteacher Recruitment at:headships@suffolk.gov.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check.
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About Hadleigh Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 533 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@hadcps.uk
- Phone number
- 01473 822161
Primary School and Nursery
Arranging a visit to Hadleigh Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hadcps.uk.
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