Palgrave Primary School Address: Palgrave, Diss, Suffolk IP22 1AG Salary: L06 - L08 (£58,569 - £61,534 per annum) Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2026 Reference: 8565 The Governors of Palgrave Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to work in our wonderful school in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. We are committed to appointing an individual who has: excellent leadership, management, communication, and personal skills a drive and commitment to ensure the school continues to develop in excellence and maintain its full roll an outstanding teacher and team leader with a commitment to equality a thorough knowledge of teaching and learning and a good understanding of all aspects of the curriculum determination to ensure no learner is left behind so all learners reach their potential total commitment to the safeguarding of all children a passion for supporting the Christian ethos and values of our school, within which our children, staff and families flourish. There is expected to be a teaching commitment with this role of 1 to 2 days per week. If you are an experienced senior leader with the aspiration to lead your own school, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are looking for a strategic thinker with the skills, ability, and passion to support young people and colleagues to achieve and flourish. To find out more Please read the Headteacher Pack (pdf) We welcome visits from potential applicants. Should you wish to have a tour of the school, please call the school directly on 01379 642507 to arrange. Should you wish to discuss any matters relating to the role please email Louise Bartrum, Trust Secretary on HR@tilian.org.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) Candidates are asked to complete an application form. Please also provide an accompanying letter addressed to Andrew Berry, CEO of the Tilian Partnership (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the post. Completed applications should be emailed to Louise Bartrum, Trust Secretary on HR@Tilian.org.uk Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 3 pm, 20 March 2026. Interview date: 14 April 2026. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.