Grace Cook Primary School Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1GG Salary: Leadership Pay Scale 2-4 Hours: Full time Contract: Fixed term, required as soon as possible Reference: 8640 Are you an inspiring and experienced Leader in KS1 who is ready for a new challenge? Join Grace Cook Primary School as our Assistant Headteacher and play a pivotal role as our school continues to grow and develop. Grace Cook Primary School opened in 2022 and currently welcomes over 200 pupils across our school and nursery. As our school expands, this post offers an exciting opportunity to shape KS1 provision, lead curriculum development, and be part of our senior leadership team. You will help us drive forward standards and ensure outstanding outcomes for all our children. We are seeking someone who can: demonstrate a proven track record of securing progress and attainment in KS1 lead on curriculum and assessment across the phase coach and mentor staff to develop exceptional teaching practice prepare pupils for end of KS1 assessments maintain high standards of behaviour and learning communicate effectively with parents and external partners. We can offer you: The chance to make your mark in a new and growing school A supportive, ambitious team and a collaborative school culture Opportunities for further leadership development The opportunity to shape the future of KS1 provision at Grace Cook Primary School For more information Please read the Job Description (Word). To find out more about the school, please visit our website. To find our more about the role or to arrange a visit to meet Lisa Mayes, Headteacher, please contact Rebecca Hart by either calling 01449 833094 or by emailing office@gracecook.omat.org.uk. How to apply Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) and Equal Opportunities Form (Word) by email to office@gracecook.omat.org.uk. Closing date: 1pm, 20 April 2026 Interview date: 28 April 2026 Orwell MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be interviewed in line with our safer recruitment procedures and the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Our school is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.