Deputy Headteacher (Rye Community Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 5pm Monday 28 April 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@aquinastrust.org

Website: https://www.ryeprimary.co.uk/Work-With-Us/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

About the role

Are you a passionate and dedicated leader ready to make a lasting impact in our vibrant primary school community? At Rye Primary School, we are seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team and help drive excellence in teaching, learning, and pastoral care.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated professional to play a key role in shaping the future of our school. If you are committed to fostering a nurturing and high-achieving environment where every child can thrive, we would love to hear from you.

The Deputy Headteacher will have delegated responsibilities which are both school-wide and of considerable weight.  This will be in addition to carrying out the professional duties of a teacher other than a Headteacher.

Introduction:

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding teacher.
• have excellent communication skills.
• have a confident manner.
• have good IT skills and the ability to use various software packages, and social media platforms.  
• have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• pay attention to detail.
• have a great sense of humour.

In return, we offer:

• a happy community committed to providing the best education for our pupils built upon a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect, giving our children the freedom to flourish and succeed. 
• professional development of all colleagues.
• a distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• a skilled and experienced team of professionals.
• a school in which the pupils flourish in an open, supportive environment and achieve high standards as a result.

Rye Primary 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.