What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a highly committed dynamic and visionary leader ready to make a transformative impact? Breckland School, a thriving secondary school located in the heart of West Suffolk, is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant learning community into its next exciting chapter.
About You
We are looking for a leader who:
• Has a proven track record of raising standards and inspiring success in a school leadership role.
• Believes that every young person can achieve and will demonstrate unwavering commitment to ensure success for all
• Demonstrates strategic vision drive and determination which is underpinned by operational excellence
• Champions a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
• Is 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 Breckland School. 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.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
• 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.
What We Offer:
• 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.
• 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.
Further details about the role
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 achievingtop 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, 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.