Bramford and Somersham Primary School Federation – Bramford IP8 4AH and Somersham IP8 4PN L15-21, £66,628 - £76,430 per annum Full Time Permanent Reference: 6945 Required from Summer/Autumn term 2025 As our Executive Headteacher, you will be passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for our pupils, including the aspiration of Governors to provide outstanding education to our pupils. You will care about the whole school communities: pupils, parents, and carers and will value our staff and the important contributions they make. You will be ambitious for the schools but welcoming, friendly, committed and be visible to parents and the village communities. You will: have a significant measurable impact on the outcomes and progress of pupil’s achievement and personal development have a proven track record in school leadership and staff development with experience of performance management be proactive in their strategic management and leadership skills to fit into the forward-looking leadership team already in place manage challenging situations robustly and with empathy and kindness provide a safe and supportive learning environment for pupils and staff continually strive to develop effective and strong partnerships between home and school and the church. We can offer you: a friendly and supportive ethos which celebrates the inclusive nature of our federation and is embraced by our staff and pupils enthusiastic and inquisitive pupils who enjoy learning and display good behaviour a hardworking, knowledgeable and dedicated staff team parents who support the school and have a key role in developing and maintaining our school community through the Friends of Bramford School and Friends of Somersham School activities two different but exceptional school environments, both inside and out, with good quality resources and excellent facilities an effective, cohesive governing body, who positively support both schools high standards of teaching and learning. For more information To find out more about us, please visit our website (www.bramsomfederation.net). You are warmly encouraged to visit the school, these can be arranged by calling 01473 741598. How to apply To request an application pack, please contact Headteacher Recruitment at headshipssuffolk.gov.uk. Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. Closing date: 9am, 10 March 2025. Interview date: 27 or 28 March 2025. The Bramford and Somersham Federation is proud to have two schools rated as Good. We are inclusive schools where our pupils come first, and diversity is celebrated. Both schools deliver an educational experience based on our ACE values – Aspiration and Combined Excellence for everyone –together we are ACE At Bramford, Christian values are actively promoted, and the school has close links with the Church of St Mary the Virgin. We believe in delivering a curriculum that is broad, providing both personalised and creative content that provides pupils with opportunities to learn in different ways. We are keen to continue pursuing new, fun and innovative ways to help our pupils to love learning and enjoy their time at school.