Description Sybil Andrews Academy – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 7QB Headteacher L28 – L34, £94,673 - £111,986 per annum (Teachers’ Pension Scheme) Full Time Permanent Reference: 7061 Required to start September 2025 Shaping Futures, Inspiring Success Are you an inspiring and visionary leader, ready to make a transformative impact? Sybil Andrews Academy, a thriving secondary school located in the heart of West Suffolk, is seeking an to appoint an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant learning community into its next exciting chapter. About Us At Sybil Andrews, we are proud of our strong sense of belonging, community, nurturing ethos, and commitment to excellence. As part of the highly regarded Unity Schools Partnership, we benefit from the collaboration, innovation, and shared values of a supportive multi-academy trust. Our dedicated staff, engaged students, and welcoming families are united in our mission to achieve ambitious outcomes and provide exceptional opportunities for every learner. Why Join Us? We can offer you: A Collaborative Network: As part of Unity Schools Partnership, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with a network of dedicated leaders and educators across our trust. Professional Growth: We support your career with ongoing professional development, a rich network of resources, and access to best practices and A Welcoming Community: Join a school that values each member’s contribution, embraces diversity, and champions student success at every level. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Lead a school equipped with excellent facilities, designed to support a rich, modern curriculum. As well as: An exceptional opportunity to lead a well-established, forward-thinking school. A strong and supportive trust network in the Unity Schools Partnership. A commitment to your personal and professional development. The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. About you You will: have a proven track record of raising standards and inspiring success in a school leadership role demonstrate strategic vision, underpinned by operational excellence and an unwavering commitment to student achievement champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. possess exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community be passionate about creating a school where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. Join Us This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of Sybil Andrews Academy. If you’re ready to lead a school where every decision puts students first, we would love to hear from you. As Headteacher, you will shape our school’s strategic vision, inspire high standards of teaching and learning, and empower both staff and students to achieve excellence. With a strong commitment to academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement, you’ll be a leader who can motivate and unify. Your experience, integrity, and commitment to inclusive, high-quality education will help our students thrive in a rapidly changing world. Apply Today and Make a Difference Unity Schools Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 39 schools, with approval to open four further special and primary schools in the near future. The ambition of Unity Schools Partnership is to achieve a step change in the quality of education provided by primary, secondary and special schools and that its schools are achieving top quartile performance by 2028. The trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable change can happen. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Candidate Info Pack (pdf). To find out more about us, visit our website (www.sybilandrewsacademy.co.uk). You are warmly encouraged to visit the school, to arrange this please contact Kevin Blakely, Direct of Education (Secondary) by emailing kblakeyunitysp.co.uk or by calling 07775595951. How to apply To apply, please complete an application by visiting our trust’s website (www.candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk). Closing date: 9am, 19 March 2025. Interview date: 1 April 2025. We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups. Unity Schools Partnership is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Unity Schools Partnership – welcoming diversity.