Headteacher in Hastings

Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for transforming young lives? The Kemnal Academies Trust is seeking a visionary and dedicated Headteacher to lead Ore Village Primary Academy on the next stage of its exciting journey. Situated in the heart of the coastal community of Hastings, Ore Village Primary Academy is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming 'Good' rated school catering to pupils from nursery through to Year 6. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing environment where wellbeing is prioritised and every child is championed to reach their full potential.

As Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership, fostering a culture of high expectations, academic progress, and exceptional pastoral care. You will collaborate with a dedicated staff team, an engaged community of parents, and benefit from the robust support, professional development, and shared expertise of the wider Kemnal network.

The ideal Headteacher will be an innovative leader who:

• Understands how to create a culture of aspiration and a supportive learning environment for students that allows them to achieve their academic potential in a fully inclusive environment
• Holds high expectations for academic achievement by all students regardless of their prior attainment and socio-economic backgrounds
• Is a champion and visible advocate for our school within the wider community
• Has high levels of emotional intelligence
• Is outward-looking and curious
• Has highly developed people skills and previous experience in leading teams effectively
• Has excellent public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders

And who wants to:

• Empower and motivate staff and pupils to achieve their full potential
• Promote and maintain excellent relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Develop healthy, independent and curious learners
• Acknowledge and celebrate the strengths of all individuals
• Meet the challenges of the future and continue on our improvement journey

Investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. As a Headteacher, we can offer you:

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved learners
• A strong, dedicated and supportive governing body
• A great network of schools both within Coast and beyond in our large Trust
• A supportive, hands-on Primary Director
• A friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work-life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help.

About Ore Village Primary Academy: Ore Village Primary Academy has students from age 3-11 years. Ore is a happy, vibrant school that always has children at its heart. We are extremely lucky to have an amazing team of people supporting the development of all our pupils and helping them to be the very best that they can.

Our vision for the pupils at Ore Village Primary Academy is reflected in our ORE acronym: Opportunities. Resilience. Expanding Minds.

To find out more about the role, or to arrange a visit to the school in September, please contact us at corporatepeoplehub@tkat.org, we'd love to show you around!

About Kemnal: As one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the South and East of England, Kemnal is proud to serve 45 Special, Primary and Secondary and All Through Academies. Guided by our vision - Ambition for every child, pride in the communities we serve - our pupils sit firmly at the heart of everything we do. We strive to transform lives through exceptional education, driving standards by investing in teaching and strong leadership.

Please note, this vacancy will close at midday on 20/09/2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding: Kemnal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working: Kemnal recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In Kemnal, we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work-life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging: At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview: Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.