At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a primary school, ensuring high standards in teaching and pupil wellbeing.
- Company: Join Reydon Primary School, part of the compassionate Active Learning Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and employee benefits like Cycle to Work scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working options available; we value diversity and welcome all applications.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and foster a thriving school community.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in education and a passion for student success.
The predicted salary is between 67898 - 78702 £ per year.
Location: Reydon Primary School, Southwold, Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Leadership Scale, Point L12 - L18 (£67,898 - £78,702)
Reydon Primary School is seeking a Headteacher who believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives and who shares our commitment to high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement.
As part of the Active Learning Trust, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside a network of schools and colleagues while providing clear, confident leadership for a school at the heart of its local community.
We are looking for a leader who can inspire excellence in teaching, champion inclusion and wellbeing, build strong relationships with families and partners, and create the conditions in which both children and staff can grow, succeed and thrive.
- Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the school, translating vision into clear priorities that drive continuous improvement and strong outcomes for pupils.
- Ensure safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, behaviour and attendance remain at the centre of school life.
- Lead, support and develop staff to secure consistently high quality teaching and learning.
- Oversee the curriculum, resources and budget to maximise educational opportunities and achievement for all pupils.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, governors, the Trust and the wider community, acting as an ambassador for the school.
Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our Viv Up employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.
- Contact
Please contact Rae Aldous, Director of Primary Education, at: rae. aldous@activelearningtrust. org
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment.
This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.
It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.
Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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