Stowmarket High School (part of Kingfisher Schools Trust) is seeking to appoint a talented, ambitious and innovative Assistant Headteacher to join our successful team.  The area of responsibility is yet to be determined, it will be dependent on need and the wider team. 

This is a chance to be a key leader of a school where we are determined to make a real difference to our students. We take pride in nurturing, motivating and encouraging all our staff and students to be the best version of themselves.

You will:

• Be highly motivated, enthusiastic and have the ability to inspire students

• Be a proven leader with teaching experience

• Be committed to fostering a positive school culture

• Be ambitious and committed to continuous school improvement.

About Stowmarket High school 

Stowmarket High School is an ambitious, progressive and charming place to work. At the heart of the school is a commitment to teaching & learning, retrieval practice and ensuring all students have a sequenced, engaging and entertaining curriculum. Whilst we are proud to be the school of the town, we know our purpose is to broaden the horizons of all our students, improving the life chances and opportunities for all, as observed in our recent Ofsted judgement.

At the heart of our success is a passionate team of dedicated professionals who understand that every second of education counts. We are united by a deep commitment to our students and the community we serve.  They are the very core of our purpose. Every moment, every lesson, every day is a vital opportunity to inspire, challenge, and support each child to achieve their very best. We believe, without compromise, that with the right environment and encouragement, every student has the potential to achieve greatness.

As proud members of the Kingfisher Schools Trust, we are guided by the shared values of opportunity, community, and excellence. These values are more than aspirations; they are embedded in every decision we make and every interaction we have. We believe in providing all students with meaningful opportunities to grow and succeed, fostering a strong sense of belonging within a supportive community, and setting the highest expectations in everything we do.

This is the Kingfisher Spirit in action — a belief that with the right environment, encouragement, and ambition, every young person can flourish

As an employee of Kingfisher Schools Trust, you will receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development

• Access to a wide variety of training courses through The National College

• Generous pension schemes (TPS )

• Employee assistance scheme including access to face to face and online counselling

• Flu Voucher Scheme 

• Optical reimbursement scheme

• Employee Benefits scheme (Vivup), including salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work and car lease

• National pay scales and policies

• Family friendly policies

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact recruitment@kingfisherschools.co.uk, Tours of the school are available on 6th or 7th May 2026.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Kingfisher Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.