Rye (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£63,117 - £83,426
32.5
Job introduction
Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Monday 27 January 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Rye Community Primary School
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7ND
Phone: 01797 222825
Email: aquinas.recruitment@aquinatrust.org
Website: www.ryeprimary.co.uk/work-with-us
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
About the role
Please provide a brief description of the type of school or any special features the school has. For example:
The Aquinas CE Education Trust is seeking is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to be our new Headteacher to start in September 2025. Our new Headteacher will be leading our flourishing school, graded Good by Ofsted in 2023.
The successful candidate will be motivated to build on the legacy of school improvement that has been growing since the school joined the Aquinas Trust. We are seeking an inspirational leader who will support the Trust in actively promoting the vision and ethos in every aspect of Trust and school life. This is the ideal opportunity for someone who is forward thinking, innovative in leadership and displays a passion for education, learning and well-being.
We welcome applications from those looking for their first headship.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have extensive experience of senior leadership.
- Hold an NPQH or be open to obtaining the qualification.
- Have experience of working in a variety of school settings.
- Be a good communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be experienced in leading school improvement and strategy.
- Be able to lead on delivering an outstanding learning environment.
We would welcome a letter of application if you are:
- an inspirational, outstanding classroom practitioner committed to helping children achieve high academic standards and outcomes with experience from EYFS to Year 6+
- an exceptional individual who demonstrates energy, passion and excellence
- able to demonstrate a proven track record of implementing changes to raise standards and achievement for all students.
- highly committed and supportive of pupils, parents, staff, AAC members and the wider Trust networks.
- able to take a lead role, working closely with the senior leadership team and other leading practitioners across the Trust in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practice that lead to school improvement.
- an experienced leader (preferred >3 years) who can provide vision and inspiration for pupils and staff in pursuit of excellence
- Somebody who appreciates the Headteacher of a School is a senior public servant with a wide ranging list of responsibilities to varied stakeholders
- a good communicator with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills who fully embraces our Trust ethos and Christian values
We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our school prior to application.
Rye Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Additional information
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).
For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.