Ixworth High School – Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2HS L1 – L5, £49,780 – £54,938 per annum Full Time Permanent Reference: 7376 Required as soon as possible Ixworth High School is a small, friendly secondary school located in the Suffolk village of Ixworth, it is around 10 minutes from the A14, 15 minutes from Bury St Edmunds, and 30 minutes from Ipswich. We have been oversubscribed in recent years and are a popular school. We have recently joined Sapientia Educational Trust with the benefits that a successful, knowledgeable and well-resourced trust are able to offer, including CPD and support at all levels. We believe that success in any subject is down to a strong curriculum and consistent high-quality delivery in the classroom through a thorough knowledge of learning theory. We have a wide-ranging enrichment offer and deliver the full national curriculum in KS3 and a wide range of GCSEs in KS4. We are looking for someone with a passion and understanding of what makes high quality pastoral support and the impact it has on outcomes for students. The role We are seeking to appoint a Head of Key Stage at Ixworth High School. You should have a personal track record of success in a pastoral role. You will be a qualified and practising teacher as the role does include a teaching element. The post is not suitable for ECTs. For more information Please read the full Job Description (pdf) and the Recruitment Information (pdf) before applying. Visits to our school are welcome, please contact Grace Buck by calling 01359 234050 to arrange a visit. How to apply To apply, please complete an application by visiting our trust’s vacancy website (ce0200li.webitrent.com). Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged. Closing date: 9am, 19 May 2025 Interview date: 22 May 2025 Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.