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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Rye Community Primary School, Rye

  • Ref:KCC146-826-28L
  • Posted:31/03/2025
  • Pay:L3 - L12
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:28/04/2025 at 17:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 7th May 2025

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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.

Information about the school

Dear applicant,

On behalf of our pupils, colleagues and trustees, I would like to thank you for your interest in a position at Rye Community Primary School. I hope you find the application pack both helpful and informative. Rye Community Primary School is a place where learners feel safe, cared for and have space to learn. We pride ourselves on being a closely knit community where children are known as individuals and their talents are nurtured and celebrated. There is significant transformational change to improve the standard of education and facilities at Rye Community Primary School – ideal for ambitious and talented individuals to truly make a difference and build upon our most recent OFSTED good grading, in March 2023. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of every child – we see it as our role to unlock the diverse abilities and talents found in each pupil regardless of ability, background or need. Through an imaginative and vibrant curriculum, we provide a gateway for learning which challenges everyone to ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’ from the outset. We want to inspire and excite – creating a love of learning which will serve our children well throughout their educational journey. There are three educational settings in Rye – Starfish Pre-School, Rye Community Primary School and Rye College. Between us we offer an exciting continuous learning journey from the age of 2 to 16 – ensuring children have the best opportunity to move seamlessly between the key stages of learning whilst ensuring consistency throughout their educational experience. In your application, please outline why you would like to join Rye Community Primary School, how you meet the person specification and what makes you the best person for the job. We value honesty. I look forward receiving your completed application.

With thanks,

Kelly Martin Headteacher

Benefits: All colleagues have 24 hour access to our EAP support line for a wide range of areas. The school has a seat at the trust wellbeing committee. PPA is offered as a work from home option. Discounted membership at the local leisure centre is offered. We are able to direct colleagues to access discounted activities and tickets via a monthly subscription. Employees benefit from a 10% discount at the onsite Pre-School (2-4 years). All colleagues are able to access bespoke learning opportunities.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Martina Webb
  • Address:The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7ND
  • Telephone: 01797330848
  • Email: mwebb@ryecollege.co.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.