Job Description

Highfields is an outstanding school looking for inspiring new leadership following the retirement of our current long-serving headteacher. At Highfields we are passionate about supporting children in order that they have the skills to reach their full potential, and to thrive as individuals.  Our ethos of care and consideration for others is central to daily life at Highfields.  We are committed to delivering a school experience of the highest standard for all our children.

Rated Outstanding at its last two Ofsted inspections, and with a talented and dedicated team together with motivated and well-behaved children, this post will suit an experienced headteacher looking for a fresh challenge, or an exceptional deputy head who is ready for headship.

We are a popular 45 pupil intake primary school situated in modern buildings on a green site in Lawford, Manningtree.  Manningtree is a growing and thriving town close to the Essex/Suffolk border, giving excellent access to Colchester and Ipswich, with inter-city trains to London and Norwich.

We are looking for:

• A proven and inspirational primary school leader who shares our values and ethos and can set strategic direction
• An approachable and visible leader who can build positive relationships and communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents
• A passionate, experienced and ambitious educator with a passion for fostering an inclusive, positive and fulfilling school culture and workplace 
• Effective management experience, with the ability to empower, motivate and develop a team of dedicated and talented staff 
• A passion for delivering a rich and diverse curriculum through high quality teaching so that all our children can reach their full potential

We can offer:

• A well-established, successful and very special school
• Kind, caring, enthusiastic children who are friendly, confident, highly motivated and eager to learn and take on new challenges
• A dedicated, talented and hardworking staff team who care very much about children and their colleagues
• A supportive and established SLT
• Skilled, supportive and active governing body, open to new ideas and eager to support continued school improvement
• A strong partnership with families and the community 
• Membership of a successful and supportive partnership with two local schools which provides peer support and challenge and shared training
• Competitive salary and professional development opportunities

We warmly welcome and strongly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on01206 392223 or email: Admin@highfields.essex.sch.uk