Job Description

We are a small village school on the beautiful Essex/Suffolk border. Due to the promotion of our current Headteacher we are looking for an inspirational leader to continue to develop our popular school.

We can offer you:

*enthusiastic children with outstanding behaviour

*a talented, hardworking and dedicated staff team

*the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills in taking our 'Good' school forward

*a committed Governing Body who will give you every support.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

*put children at the heart of all that we do

*have a clear vision of excellence

*demonstrate excellent classroom teaching and learning with high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour

*inspire, support and lead in partnership with our children, staff, parents, governors and community

*communicate effectively and be able to work as part of a team.

You are warmly invited to visit our school, please contact Sheila Brown on 01787 269300 to arrange a visit. St John the Baptist Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to full employment checks and will require enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Information about the School

St John the Baptist CE VA Primary school is a small village school in a beautiful rural position. Our smallness is our distinct advantage. We pride ourselves on knowing all our children and their families, and value their individual strengths. As a Christian school we live our Vision in all we do and you will see this from the moment you walk through the door. Our children are always praised by visitors for the warmth of their welcome and impeccable behaviour.

Ofsted 2023 “Pupils are kind and tolerant. They treat adults and each other with respect”. “Pupils are happy and proud to attend St John the Baptist. They enjoy learning.”