We are seeking to appoint a high-calibre Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead inclusion at Farlingaye High School.

This is a pivotal role within the school. You will provide clear, strategic leadership for inclusion, ensuring that pupils with SEND, those eligible for pupil premium, and other vulnerable groups are fully supported to succeed both academically and personally. You will play a central role in ensuring that high-quality teaching, effective support, and robust systems combine to secure strong outcomes for all.

We would like to hear from you if:

• You have leadership experience and the ability to challenge, inspire and motivate colleagues and our students
• You are an excellent communicator and able to work successfully with both internal and external stakeholders
• You have high standards and expectations of self and others, and be able to lead by example
• You are imaginative, innovative, resourceful and a decisive leader 
• You can build and maintain trusting relationships with the key stakeholders including staff, parents, and students 
• You share our passion for education, and can demonstrate a clear strategic vision 
• You can demonstrate how you have improved the quality of education in your current setting 

In return we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and ambitious students who are keen to learn with proven high achievement and attainment   
• A strong reputation locally and in the wider community 
• A talented staff team that welcome new challenges and are committed to supporting colleagues and students 
• A very wide range of exciting extra-curricular activities 
• Opportunities to work in genuine collaboration with EAST and our partner schools 
• A supportive community, and Local Governing Body 
• A comprehensive induction programme 
• Quality continuous professional development   
• OFSTED Good, 2022   
• Access to the staff Wellbeing ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ and benefits of working for Farlingaye and within EAST

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school, and will be warmly welcomed.   Please contact Lauren Teeling, Headteacher's PA on hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or 01394 385720.

If you would like to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Smith, Headteacher on psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk 

Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday, 11^th May 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 20^th May & Thursday 21^st May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.