Job Description

Suffolk County Council

Address:

Star Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1JN [Hybrid working]

Salary:

Soulbury Range - Points 14-18: 59,766 - 65,342 per annum, Points 19- 21 are awarded upon successful completion of the Structured Professional Assessment (pro rata if part time)

Hours:

37, flexible working options available

Contract:

Permanent
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to take the helm of a thriving primary school-centred Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme. This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) partnership that has built a strong reputation for excellence in teacher education.


Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As

Primary SCITT Leader

, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of teacher training in our region. You will:

Lead, manage, and co-ordinate all activities of the Primary Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme, ensuring it runs efficiently and effectively. Deliver engaging and informative training sessions on a range of topics to support trainee development. Secure high-quality school placements that provide rich learning experiences for trainees. Liaise closely with trainees, NESTT Tutors, and school-based mentors to ensure robust support systems are in place, enabling trainees to thrive and ensuring high completion rates. Co-ordinate and evaluate the quality of training and support across the programme, promoting consistency and excellence. Identify and share examples of good practice across the ITT programmes to foster continuous improvement.

You Will Need

A degree or equivalent qualification. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Current involvement in ITT or recent experience teaching in a primary school setting. The ability to deliver training that effectively links educational theory to classroom practice. A proven track record of high-quality and creative teaching in the primary phase. Experience in successful coaching and mentoring. A genuine passion for improving the social and economic outcomes of young people through the continuous development of education in our region.



You can view a full list of requirements in the

Job and Person Profile (Word

)

. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Our well-established high performing team is committed to providing the best possible teacher training experience for all our students. We are looking for someone enhance the expertise that we have in-house

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact

Sally Wilkinson

(she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by emailing sally.wilkinson@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 -

Read the

Job and Person Profile

(JPP) (Word)

.

Step 2 -

Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 -

Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the

Supporting Statement template

.


How have you managed and coordinated multiple stakeholders (e.g., schools, universities, mentors) to deliver a high-quality ITT programme? Tell us about a time you evaluated the effectiveness of a training or educational programme. What methods did you use, and what was the outcome? Give an example of a training session you have delivered that successfully linked educational theory to classroom practice. How did you measure its impact? How do you ensure that your programme meets external quality assurance requirements, such as Ofsted standards? Describe a time when you built or maintained effective partnerships with external organisations (e.g., universities, local authorities, professional bodies). What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note:

Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing

recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk

or calling

03456 014412

. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 3 November 2025

Interview date:

26 November 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we

offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of

skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that

flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to

understand and support your individual needs. We're driven

to make a positive difference to the world around us and

encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:



up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).