Deputy Headteacher

Overview

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.

Personal attributes

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.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range:                         L3 – L12

Hours:                                         Full time

Location

Rye Community Primary School
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7ND

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.