Deputy Headteacher - Rye College

Overview

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.

We welcome applications from experienced leaders or those looking for their first deputy headship.

Personal attributes

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.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: L10 (£62,202) - L20 (£79,475)

Location

Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

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.