Headteacher

• Address:Wells Hall Primary School Great Cornard Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0NH
• Salary:L18-L24 (78702 - 91157* per annum)
• Hours:Full Time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from January 2026
• Reference:7708

Teachers Pension Scheme /STPCD / national conditions.

*Includes teacher pay award from September 2025.

Are you a visionary leader ready to inspire the next generation
Wells Hall Primary School is seeking a motivated and compassionate Headteacher to lead our vibrant school community into an exciting new chapter.

Nestled in the heart of the Suffolk countryside Wells Hall is more than just a school its a nurturing environment where curiosity is celebrated individuality is embraced and every child is empowered to shine and belong.

About us:
We are a thriving inclusive primary school delighted to be hosting a new specialist unit for children with severe learning difficulties committed to academic excellence creative teaching and strong community values. With dedicated staff engaged families and enthusiastic learners were proud of our warm welcoming ethos and our high standards of achievement and care.

The opportunity:
We are looking for a strategic and inspiring leader who:

• has a proven track record in achieving the highest standards of attainment and progress for all groups of pupils including those with complex needs
• champions the wellbeing and development of every child
• leads with integrity inclusion kindness and a clear vision for the future
• can foster a collaborative culture where staff pupils and parents work together to achieve success.

In return we offer:

• a welcoming and collaborative network: As part of Unity Schools Partnership youll have the opportunity to collaborate with a network of dedicated leaders and educators across our trust
• professional growth: We support your career with ongoing professional development a rich network of resources and access to best practices through our Unity Institute and Teaching School Hub and Research School
• a two-week October half term break and a comprehensive staff benefits package which includes executive coaching and access to a number of financial health and wellbeing schemes and offers (see candidate pack for details).

Ready to make a difference
If youre passionate about primary education and excited to lead Wells Hall into its next phase of growth and excellence we would love to hear from you.

Unity Schools Partnership is an innovative MAT with a nationally acclaimed curriculum offer (CUSP). Our schools use our trust and iLearn digital strategy to deliver curriculum excellence through one-to-one iPads with all Y4-6 pupils using an iPad that they take home daily. With a Research School at the heart of our practice we are committed to using evidence to guide our approaches to school improvement.

Unity SchoolsPartnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 40 schools as of 1 September 2025 and continuing to grow over the coming years with other schools to open.

The ambition of Unity Schools Partnership is to achieve a step change in the quality of education provided by primary secondary and special schools and that its schools are achievingtop quartile performance by 2028.

The trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable change can happen.

Please read the Job Description (pdf)and USP Candidate Information Pack (pdf)

For more information on Wells Hall Primary Academy please visitour website

For an informal discussion visit or to find out more about the role please email Gemma Frost Director of Education (Primary) onor call .

To apply please visitour website

In line with safer recruitment we are unable to accept to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If youd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share well facilitate this wherever we can whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. Were keen to ensure were designing an organisation that works for everyone so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.