Job Description

The current Deputy Head has been appointed as the new Headteacher from September 2026 and therefore the Governors, staff and pupils are therefore looking for an inspirational, innovative and experienced teacher with leadership experience to join the leadership team.

As the Deputy Headteacher you will:

Work with the Head, Governing Body and school staff, to be centrally involved in the leadership of the school.

Be responsible for raising standards, whilst managing a 0.4 teaching responsibility.

Be an outstanding classroom practitioner, willing to share best practice and influence others with enthusiasm and energy.

Have excellent communication skills and use them to innovate and manage change.

Have a commitment to contribute and further develop the Christian distinctiveness of our school

This is an opportunity to:

· Join a successful school, at an exciting time.

· Lead in a welcoming and inclusive school community.

· Be part of and lead a hardworking, happy and committed staff.

· Work with an experienced, friendly and focused Governing Body.

· Work highly collaboratively with our partnership schools

· Thrive in an environment where creativity and innovation are valued and encouraged.

A commitment to developing the potential of every child;
A commitment to the physical and emotional well-being of children and staff;

In return we are pleased to offer:

A popular and highly regarded school;
Eloquent and confident children who embody our school vision;
A committed staff team;
An active and enthusiastic PTA;
A supportive and active Governing Body;
Close links with the Diocese Education Team, Church and local community;
Excellent extended schools' provision and an enriched curriculum.
A job description and personal specification is available below. Please apply for this role online.

We encourage experienced teachers with management experience to apply as well as current Deputy Head teachers

Key information about our school:

NOR: 347 - Growth to two form entry YR-Y5 in 2026/27 Est. NOR 380 Reaching full capacity of PAN 420 from 2027/28
Age range: 4-11
Ofsted Outcome: Good, March 2022
Successful SIAMS Inspection: February 2026

The Governors of Lawford C of E (VA) Primary School are committed to ensuring all recruitment is undertaken fairly, effectively, safely and in accordance with legislation. All appointments will be subject to a selection process and will require statutory safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the School

Lawford Church of England School is a thriving and successful primary school with a strong sense of community and a team ethos. It lies in the expanding village of Lawford close to the Suffolk border and serves the surrounding town of Manningtree and associated villages. We have been growing to two-form entry since September 2021 and are looking to continue building on current successes. Since 2020 the school has been developing its use of technology to improve outcomes and prepare the children for their next steps in life in the 21st Century. The school benefits from 1:1 devices in Years 4-6 and is a leader in the East of England EdTech hub, as well as an Edtech 50 school. We regularly lead study tours and our staff have spoken at national and regional conferences about the positive impact the effective use of technology has on our children.