Capel St. Mary Church of England VC Primary School, Ipswich, IP9 2EG £65 285 - £75 674 per annum Headteacher Full Time Permanent Required from Summer Term (April) or September 2025 Reference: 6731 ‘A place to learn and achieve’ Following the retirement of our current Headteacher, the governing body are seeking to recruit an inspirational, motivated and dedicated person to lead our well regarded and caring school. Capel St Mary CEVC Primary School is a popular village school on a large site close to the Dedham Vale AONB south of Ipswich. Our children come from Capel, surrounding villages and also from the southern outskirts of Ipswich. We have an effective team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff, supportive parents and, most importantly, confident and well-motivated children. We have clear values, excellent behaviour and attendance, and a strong Christian ethos. We are looking for a Headteacher who can: demonstrate a track record of raising standards inspire and motivate pupils and staff to achieve their very best have a clear vision for continuous improvement and build on the school's strengths and successes demonstrate proven leadership and management skills ensure good financial planning and practice and make sure that the premises and equipment are fit for purpose cultivate a team working approach throughout the school and communicate regularly with children, parents and carers, staff, governors and the local community about the school's activities, performance and progress. collaborate with other schools to ensure best practice, generate opportunities and maximise the benefit of available resources. show commitment to the Christian ethos of the school together with courage, good humour, confidence and resilience. Roll 281 from Nursery to Year 6. To find out more: To find out more about our school and to read our most recent OFSTED and SIAMS inspection reports, please visit our website www.capel-st-mary.suffolk.sch.uk We encourage visits to the school prior to your application (either during 8 - 10 January or 13 January 2025) please contact the school office on 01473 310386 to arrange a mutually convenient time. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Alison Huard, Chair of Governors on 07455 232408. How to apply: Further details and an application form are available from Headteacher Recruitment Team at headshipssuffolk.gov.uk or 01473 263943. Closing date: 9am, 16 January 2025. Interview dates: 28 and 29 January 2025. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.