Headteacher

• Sprites Primary Academy Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0SA
• L18 Lper annum)
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Reference: 7160
• Required from September 2025

Are you an experienced passionate educational leader looking for an exciting opportunity as a Headteacher to make a real difference in the lives of our children

Sprites Primary Academy is a thriving and exceptional twoform entry primary school with a nursery serving a local community in Ipswich.

Our Vision: A fun and exciting centre of excellence that nurtures and inspires young minds to be fearless and change the world!

Our Aims:

• Provide an environment that issafe joyful fair and full of hope
• Nurture our children to become kind caringpolitecitizens of the world
• Break down barriers smash ceilings ignite belief so that our pupils become highlyaspirationallearners
• Deliver a relevant curriculum that tackles the big issues of our timesfearlessand filled with controversy and debate so that we motivate our pupils to become passionate lifelong learners with a truly global outlook
• Place our children at the centre of our world all of our thinking revolves around their needs
• Create a culture of high expectations high enjoyment and high challenge
• Become a beacon school where others come to learn; a school that transcends its perceived barriers.

Our Values

Our school crest proudly created by our pupils encapsulates all our values. The central images represent our three Life Values Safe Polite Aspirational named so as they are universal and go beyond the school gates into every aspect of our lives. They are ways ofbeing rather than a set ofrules helping to shape us into positive citizens of the world.

Our school motto is simple yet powerful:FEARLESS

If there is one quality we want to instil it is to be fearless. We have a strong sense of self and belief. We are strong in our moral purpose and will therefore be resolute in our actions. We will not accept any tag label or ceiling and our children can achieve anything they want. They have no fear.They are fearless!

What we are looking for in our next Headteacher

We are seeking an outstanding senior leader with the passion drive and enthusiasm to build on our considerable strengths. You will be able to lead motivate develop and inspire a school team of staff and governors who are passionately committed to giving pupils a wide range of reallife and enriching experiences. We would like to hear from existing headteachers and talented deputy headteachers who feel that they have the knowledge and expertise to help us raise outcomes and help the school to consistently deliver.

You will be able to demonstrate your ability to manage prioritise and organise your workload to show flexibility and resilience and recognise the need for pastoral care for all members of the school community.

Community engagement and outreach is important at Sprites and we are seeking a new headteacher who will build on the successes of the current headteacher to further raise the profile of the school in the local area.

A commitment to wellbeing and mental health is essential.

We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve.

As a member of the REAch2 Trust a national family of primary academies Sprites Primary Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Because we use a Cluster model you will become part of a collaborative cluster of seven schools that support each other.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust

Join REAch2 Academy Trust one of the UKs largest primary academy trusts with a mission to unlock the potential of every child regardless of their background. Heres why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence and Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive and Collaborative:Be part of a strong collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued and best practices are shared.
• Wellbeing Focus: We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer robust wellbeing support for all staff.
• Diversity and Inclusion:We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation and Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in childrens lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. Youll be helping to shape the lives of young learners making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career collaborate with passionate educators and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!We offer a range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy worklife balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible and FamilyFriendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis including options such as part time termtime home working and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Wellbeing Support: Receive comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance for you and your family.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

To arrange an informal discussion please contact Sinead Harper Deputy Director of Education by emailing

School visits are encouraged please contact Sinead Harper Deputy Director of Education to arrange an informal discussion and to book a school tour.

To see more information about the school please visit our website (spritesacademy)

How to apply

You are invited to submit an application via MyNewTerm (website)

Closing date: Midday 11 April 2025

Interview date: 23 April 2025

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 is one that is central to our ethos our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities qualifications experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates including a Childrens Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes please read ourSafer Recruitment Policy (reach2

All information is stored securely and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to ourPrivacy Notice for Job Applications (reach2.