Interim Executive Headteacher

- Hundon Community Primary and Thurlow CEVC Primary Schools
- Address: Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 7HY
- Salary: L10 – L16
- Hours: Full Time
- Contract: Fixed Term contract for 2 terms, required from January 2027
- Reference: 5757

Hundon and Thurlow Primary Federation are seeking an ambitious, caring and supportive professional to join our maintained, two-school community as Interim Executive Headteacher . This is a unique opportunity to provide clarity and stability, while shaping the next phase of our development across the closely connected community primary and the Church of England Voluntary Controlled primary school.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a context of high SEND need, to lead key school improvement priorities, and to help realise a shared vision of an inclusive community that inspires, motivates and challenges all.

We are looking for someone who:

- leads with warmth, clarity and high expectations, being able to inspire staff and pupils alike
- shares our commitment to inclusion and has experience adapting curriculum
- and provision for pupils with SEND
- is an effective communicator who can develop oracy and a culture of confident talk across the school
- has a proven track record of raising attainment (or strong leadership potential
- supported by evidence of impact)
- is reflective, collaborative and committed to professional learning and development
- understands curriculum design (including the requirements for a CoE VCP) and
- assessment, and can translate strategy into classroom practice.
- has the ability to work collaboratively with governors to develop and deliver the school's vision, values and strategic priorities.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute positively to our inclusive and aspirational culture.

We can offer you:

- The chance to lead across two friendly, community-minded primary schools
- with a clearly defined improvement plan
- A supportive staff team committed to professional growth and best practice,
- including developing maths mastery, oracy, reading fluency and SEND
- provision
- Opportunities for leadership development and collaborative professional
- learning
- A role where your leadership will directly influence children’s life chances and
- daily school experience

We are looking for leaders who inspire and support staff to create the conditions for every child to succeed, through inclusive practice and high expectations.

We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who will champion our vision of an inclusive community that inspires, motivates and challenges all.

For more information

Visits to our school(s) are strongly encouraged.

To make an appointment please contact the school office by emailing [email protected] or [email protected] and providing your availability.

How to apply

For further information and an application pack, please contact us by emailing [email protected] .

Closing date: 9am, 27 November 2026

Interview date: 4 December 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.