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- The Bishop’s Church of England Primary Academy
- Address: Canterbury Way, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1EB
- Salary: (L18 - 24) £78,702 - £91,158 per annum
- Hours: Full time
- Contract: Permanent, required from September 2027
- Reference: 5373
The Bishop’s Church of England Primary Academy is seeking a Headteacher.
Do you believe every child deserves an exceptional education, no matter their starting point? Are you inspired by the opportunity to transform lives, lead with purpose, and build a school where every child flourishes?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to become the next Headteacher of The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy, a vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious school where children are at the heart of every decision.
Located in the historic town of Thetford, The Bishop's is one of the largest primary schools in our Trust, serving a community with higher-than-average levels of disadvantage. Our children deserve the very best, and our staff are relentless in their commitment to helping every pupil succeed.
The school has undergone significant improvement in recent years. Strong leadership, a dedicated staff team, and the support of the Trust have secured improved outcomes for children and positive external recognition. However, our journey does not stop here. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our ambition to build on this success and create even greater opportunities for every child.
As Headteacher, you will join a highly committed team of professionals across the Trust and continue to benefit from the additional expertise and investment provided through our RISE improvement programme. You will have the opportunity to shape the next chapter of the school's story, ensuring every child receives an outstanding education, develops a lifelong love of learning, and leaves The Bishop's ready to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond.
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We are seeking an inspirational, values-led leader who will:
- Champion every child and ensure they achieve their full potential
- Inspire and develop a talented, committed staff team
- Lead with vision, compassion, and determination
- Secure consistently high-quality teaching and an ambitious curriculum
- Nurture a culture where children, families, and staff feel valued, supported, and proud to belong
- Uphold and strengthen the Christian vision and values that make The Bishop's such a special place to learn and work
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference to children's lives and want to lead a school with enormous potential, within a trust that values collaboration, professional growth, and moral purpose, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/H-Aug/5373-Headteacher-Bishops-Primary-jd.pdf]
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office.
Please contact Heather Madsen, Interim Headteacher by calling 01842 754902 or email: office@bishop.norfolk.sch.uk
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website [https://www.educationjobfinder.org.uk/job/76cc753e-060f-410b-b45d-7c41fe40768d?slug=diocese-of-norwich-education-and-academies-trust].
To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.
Closing date: 9 am, 19 October 2026.
Interview dates: 10/11 November 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.
References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.
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The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with a barred list. If you have information to declare, it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders, and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
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