Headteacher
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3HG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | fb954f1e-1209-4bf0-8130-3430fb4e1ca3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose
• Provide vision and inspiration forthe school.
• Lead, organise, and manage all aspects of the school’s operation.
• Work with the Governing Body and staffto develop and implement the strategic plan.
• Manage the school within the available resources.
• Ensure continual improvement and high-quality,creative, and fulfilling education for all pupils.
• Raise standards of teaching,learning, and achievement.
• Collaborate with otherleaders across the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).
Ethos
• Hold overall responsibility as the designated senior member of staff in charge.
• Lead the formulation of school aims, objectives, and the implementation of key policies.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Lead and manage allteaching and support staff and associated resources.
• Carry out professional teaching duties as necessary.
Leadership, Management, and Accountability
• Effectively lead and manage all staff members.
• Monitor,review, and improve school policy and practice.
• Maximise achievement and minimise educational disadvantage.
• Manage school finance and resources strategically.
• Foster teamwork, continuous professional development, and shared responsibility.
• Collaborate with external agencies and organisations to support the school community.
• Work collaboratively with leaders in other MAT schools.
Teaching and Learning
• Model high-quality teaching and promote high expectations throughout the school.
• Promote pupil and staff engagement in their own learning.
• Oversee curriculum planning, implementation, and review.
• Support staff in delivering effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of education across all year groups.
• Track, assess, and analyse pupil performance data rigorously.
• Encourage independent and confidentlearners.
• Support enrichment and extracurricular opportunities. Communication and Partnership
• Establish strong and effective relationships with parents and carers.
• Promote active parental engagement in school life.
• Develop the school’s links with the wider community.
• Ensure consistent and clear communication across the school.
• Organise and lead regular staff meetings.
Site and Premises Management
• Oversee all aspects of premises management,including caretaking, cleaning, and catering.
• Liaise with contractors regarding site access, repairs, and maintenance. • Ensure robust security arrangements and fire safety as Fire Officer.
Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, and Diversity
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children in accordance with statutory policies.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Promote equal opportunities and celebrate diversity across the school.
• Monitor and support the progress of vulnerable pupils and implement effective interventions.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS clearance. General Responsibilities
• Engage in relevant CPD and performance development.
• Uphold professionalism,tact, and discretion at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, pupil information, and school matters.
• Representthe school positively within the community.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by the CEO, Director of Education, or Governors.
• Maintain effective internal communication.
What the school offers its staff
Sexton's Manor is part of All Saints Schools Trust.
As a Trust we work hard to promote a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious environment in each school, where every child can thrive. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils and we are proud of our achievements.
We are committed to continuous school improvement.Our schools are supported by our Directors of Education in the East and in the West, both of whom provide expert guidance to drive high standards across our schools.
We believe that investing in our staff is key to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. That’s why we prioritise high-quality CPD, equipping our teams with the skills and knowledge to inspire, challenge, and nurture every child. Our strong leadership team works closely together, ensuring collaboration and shared expertise to drive success.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Job Purpose
• Provide vision and inspiration forthe school.
• Lead, organise, and manage all aspects of the school’s operation.
• Work with the Governing Body and staffto develop and implement the strategic plan.
• Manage the school within the available resources.
• Ensure continual improvement and high-quality,creative, and fulfilling education for all pupils.
• Raise standards of teaching,learning, and achievement.
• Collaborate with otherleaders across the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).
Ethos
• Hold overall responsibility as the designated senior member of staff in charge.
• Lead the formulation of school aims, objectives, and the implementation of key policies.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.
• Lead and manage allteaching and support staff and associated resources.
• Carry out professional teaching duties as necessary.
Leadership, Management, and Accountability
• Effectively lead and manage all staff members.
• Monitor,review, and improve school policy and practice.
• Maximise achievement and minimise educational disadvantage.
• Manage school finance and resources strategically.
• Foster teamwork, continuous professional development, and shared responsibility.
• Collaborate with external agencies and organisations to support the school community.
• Work collaboratively with leaders in other MAT schools.
Teaching and Learning
• Model high-quality teaching and promote high expectations throughout the school.
• Promote pupil and staff engagement in their own learning.
• Oversee curriculum planning, implementation, and review.
• Support staff in delivering effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of education across all year groups.
• Track, assess, and analyse pupil performance data rigorously.
• Encourage independent and confidentlearners.
• Support enrichment and extracurricular opportunities. Communication and Partnership
• Establish strong and effective relationships with parents and carers.
• Promote active parental engagement in school life.
• Develop the school’s links with the wider community.
• Ensure consistent and clear communication across the school.
• Organise and lead regular staff meetings.
Site and Premises Management
• Oversee all aspects of premises management,including caretaking, cleaning, and catering.
• Liaise with contractors regarding site access, repairs, and maintenance. • Ensure robust security arrangements and fire safety as Fire Officer.
Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, and Diversity
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children in accordance with statutory policies.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Promote equal opportunities and celebrate diversity across the school.
• Monitor and support the progress of vulnerable pupils and implement effective interventions.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS clearance. General Responsibilities
• Engage in relevant CPD and performance development.
• Uphold professionalism,tact, and discretion at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding staff, pupil information, and school matters.
• Representthe school positively within the community.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by the CEO, Director of Education, or Governors.
• Maintain effective internal communication.
What the school offers its staff
Sexton's Manor is part of All Saints Schools Trust.
As a Trust we work hard to promote a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious environment in each school, where every child can thrive. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils and we are proud of our achievements.
We are committed to continuous school improvement.Our schools are supported by our Directors of Education in the East and in the West, both of whom provide expert guidance to drive high standards across our schools.
We believe that investing in our staff is key to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. That’s why we prioritise high-quality CPD, equipping our teams with the skills and knowledge to inspire, challenge, and nurture every child. Our strong leadership team works closely together, ensuring collaboration and shared expertise to drive success.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.