Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum and Standards (Rye College)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Monday 3 March 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Phone:    01797 222545
Email:     aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org
Website: www.ryecollege.co.uk/work-with-us

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

 

About the role

Rye College is seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to be our new Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum and Standards to start in September 2025. 

We are seeking an inspirational leader who will support the school in actively promoting the vision and ethos in every aspect of school life. This is the ideal opportunity for someone who is forward thinking, innovative in leadership and displays a passion for education, learning and wellbeing. 

Experience and Key Qualities

• We welcome applications from experienced leaders or those looking for their first deputy headship. Our ideal candidate will: 
• Have experience of senior leadership within a school. 
• Hold an NPQH or be open to obtaining the qualification. 
• Have experience of working in a secondary school setting. 
• Be an excellent 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. 
• An exceptional individual who demonstrates energy, passion and excellence. 
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of implementing change to raise standards and achievement for all students. 
• Highly committed and supportive of students, families, 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 (minimum of 1 year at leadership level) who can provide vision and inspiration for students and staff in pursuit of excellence. 
• An effective communicator with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who fully embraces our Trust ethos and Christian values.

start in September 2025.

We are seeking an inspirational leader who will support

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.