Job Description

• Corton CEVA Primary School
• Address: The Street, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 5HW
• Salary: £61,534 - £71,329 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2026, or January 2027
• Reference: 8581

Corton CEVA Primary School and Nursery are seeking a Headteacher who is passionate about primary education, with a strong child centred philosophy, committed to leading in a way that reflects the school's Christian vision and values. The role may have a teaching commitment to cover PPA and or sickness cover.

Corton CEVA Primary School and Nursery is a delightful, small, coastal Church of England school at the heart of its rural community in the beautiful Suffolk village of Corton, a short drive from the market town of Lowestoft.

Corton CEVA Primary School and Nursery aim to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. We will do this within a creative, caring and secure environment, where everyone aspires towards excellence.

‘I have come in order that you might have life, life in all its fullness.’ John 10:10

Our vision is rooted in our school motto: “prepare children for life”,

Our children value their learning and love school as evidenced by our pupil questionnaires.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school and our staff all share an understanding of what constitutes the best possible teaching practice, where every child is valued for their individuality.

In view of the retirement of our long standing, respected and inspiring Headteacher, the governing body, staff and children are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader to continue to develop and sustain the strategic direction of our happy, caring school.

You will:

• be approachable, and able to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents and the local community
• have a strong track record in SEND provision and a deep understanding of inclusive education
• be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and uphold a robust system of monitoring and reporting
• promote an ethos in which children take ownership of responsibility for learning, positive behaviour, personal development, and compassion for others
• ensure all pupils continue to receive the very best all-round education, creatively, academically, spiritually, socially and culturally, that will equip them for a happy rewarding and fulfilling life
• have the mindset to be flexible and think outside the box in a busy environment
• above all, love working with children and lead with their best interests at heart.

You will:

• appreciate the benefits of working with an experienced and supportive team of staff and governors
• enjoy close working relationships with local authority schools, sharing best practices to enhance learning and leadership
• receive a full Headteacher induction from Suffolk County Council, and have access to a mentor
• have an exciting and fulfilling role in the growth of our school.

For more information

We welcome potential applicants to visit our school, to arrange this, please contact the office by either calling 01502 730596 or emailing: office@corton.suffolk.sch.uk

How to apply

To find out more, please request an Application Pack from Headteacher Recruitment at: headships@suffolk.gov.uk

Closing date: 9 am, 16 April 2026.

Interview dates: 30 April / 1 May 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.