Assistant Headteacher

• Ranelagh Primary School 
• Address: Pauls Road Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 0AN
• Salary: L1 - L3 (£53,583 - £54,392 pro rata)
• Hours: Full time, 39 weeks per year, term time only
• Contract: Permanent, required from January 2027
• Reference: 5712

Ranelagh Primary School are seeking an Assistant Headteacher to work with the Headteacher to provide leadership and management of the quality of education of all pupils. In partnership, you will be responsible for ensuring the educational success of the school within the overall framework of the school development plan. To take a lead role in the monitoring and evaluation of standards across the whole school and to be a leading professional, actively promoting effective teaching and learning practices across the school. 

This is a senior post within the school’s staffing structure, which carries with it membership of the Leadership Group. 

To achieve success for all members of the school community within a culture of continuous innovation and rigorous review, the Assistant Headteacher will assist in shaping the school’s vision for the future, direction or leadership promoting excellence, equality and high expectations of all children in both academic and extra-curricular achievements. To assist in creating a safe and productive learning environment that is engaging and fulfilling for all pupils and staff. 

We are looking for someone who is: 

• creative, warm, engaging, transparent and intelligent
• well organized, calm and very positive, confident and assuring
• able to quickly engage and build appropriate relationships with children
• high levels of emotional literacy
• able to lead, encourage, inspire, motivate staff 
• dependable and reliable, with an excellent record of attendance 
• willing to go the extra mile, have high levels of determination
• effective team leader/member and a model of professionalism
• flexible, able to respond quickly to changes and think on your feet.

We can offer you: 

• a growing team of staff committed to pastoral support alongside learning 
• a growing, urban school
• a large staff team with a welcoming and supportive ethos
• a commitment to staff development
• supportive “Well Being” package through Suffolk County Council, offering multiple benefits.

Ranelagh is committed to developing a whole school community where positive mental health and wellbeing sit at  the heart of the school, influencing the decisions made. We would love you to join us on our journey to establishing our school as a place where children are caring, curious, resilient, resourceful, and most importantly, safe and happy. 

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Application Guidance (word) or alternatively, please visit our website.

We actively encourage applicants to see our school in action before applying for vacancies. If this post is of interest to you and you would like to find out more information and have a tour of the school, please contact Olga Hopper by calling 07861465653 or by emailing: [email protected] including your full name and the job title in the subject line. 

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: Olga Hopper, Headteacher: [email protected] or to the school: Ranelagh Primary School, Paul's Road, Ipswich IP2 0AN

Closing date: 1 pm, 13 November 2026.

Interview date: 17 November 2026.

Ranelagh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list  information. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all unspent convictions and some spent convictions. 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment checks.