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Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School
Address: School Corner, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6PL
Salary: £49,232 - £51,047 per annum (UPR 2 to 3, plus TLR2)
Hours: Full-time, 4 days teaching in KS2 / one day senior leadership
Contract: Permanent, required from January 2027
Reference: 5468
About the Role
Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School is seeking an exceptional and committed Senior Teacher to join our team and work closely with the Headteacher in driving the next phase of our school’s development. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced teacher who wishes to combine significant classroom practice with a defined senior leadership role.
This is a key strategic role for an experienced teacher and leader who is ready to take on whole-school responsibility. The role comprises four days per week as a class teacher and one day per week dedicated to senior leadership responsibilities. You will deputise for the Headteacher in their absence, maintain an overview of day-to-day life in the school, and play a central role in leading people, practice, and improvement.
You will take responsibility for the performance management of support staff, contribute significantly to school improvement priorities, lead a subject or subjects, manage day-to-day operational matters, and help ensure that our school continues to provide a safe, positive, and ambitious environment for all pupils and staff.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about teaching, values strong relationships, and is ready to take on wider leadership responsibility, while remaining firmly rooted in the classroom. This role is for someone who has the ability to see both the detail and the bigger picture of school life.
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You must have:
- High expectations of yourself and of our pupils
- The ability to motivate and inspire our pupils
- A desire to actively take part in the wider aspects of the school
- The ability to recognize the uniqueness of every pupil
- An understanding of how and why children behave in differing ways
- A commitment to upholding the Christian Values and Ethos of the school
We offer:
- A supportive, collaborative team
- The opportunity to influence whole-school strategy and development
- High-quality professional development and leadership support
- A rewarding role in a school committed to continuous improvement
- Christian values at the heart of everything we do
- An excellent relationship with families
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
For more information
Please read the Job Description (word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/I-Sep/5468-Senior-Teacher-Sir-Robert-Hitcham-JD.docx] and Application Guidance (word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/1-LA-Attachments/Accessible/application-guidance-school-teachers.docx] or alternatively, please visit our website [https://www.sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk/Employment-Vacancies/].
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Laura Dumolo, Headteacher by calling 01728 860201 or emailing: admin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk
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How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (word) [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/1-LA-Attachments/Accessible/job-application-form-teacher.docx#xd_co_f=Mjc4YTAwOWYtMTA5MC00NDJkLTgzMzAtOGJmNjA3MzA1MTQ3~] via email to: Gillian Seccombe, School Business Manager: admin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk or by post to: Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP School, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6PL.
Closing date: 6 pm, 7 October 2026.
Interview date: 14 October 2026.
Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all unspent convictions and some spent convictions.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment checks. Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School welcomes diversity.
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