Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Salary L1-L6 depending on experience

Full time post

Job type – Fixed term for one year

 St Mary’s Catholic Primary is a highly successful school in the centre of Ipswich.  We are part of the Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

 Required from 1^st September 2026

 St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly skilled teacher with strong leadership skills who has the potential to drive improvement on a school-wide level. This will be a teaching role with up to two days out of class non-teaching.

 Please apply if you:

 Are passionate about improving outcomes for children

·         Are an innovative and reflective teacher

·         Are flexible and a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Have high expectations of children, colleagues and yourself

·         Have proven leadership skills

·         Demonstrate enthusiasm and energy

·         Are committed to the safeguarding of all children and are willing to train as a DSL

·         Have a desire to lead a core curriculum area

 We can offer:

 A key role within our leadership team

·         A supportive and committed trust and governing body

·         Welcoming staff and a highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated staff team

·         A chance to make a difference and help shape children’s futures

 It is not a requirement of the role to be Catholic, but candidates should be sympathetic and support the Catholic ethos of the school. Curriculum leaders of Religious Education are required to be catholic.

 Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, by arrangement and after school hours.  Please call 01473 728372.

Application and contact details.

Completed applications should  be on my  new term

 Closing date:  18^th May 2026

Interview date: 21^st May 2026

 All applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore recommended.

 We are committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.