Headteacher Rye Primary School

Overview

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.

Personal attributes

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 organisational and interpersonal skills who fully embraces our Trust ethos and Christian values.

Salary & Benefits

Range:                          Leadership (Outer London) Point 8 – 20

Full time salary:     £63,117.00 - £83,426.00

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.