Head Teacher
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6UW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ea32e391-60f5-4098-91d9-0e749e655781 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• be an exceptional and inspirational leader
• share our Christian ethos and values
• have the vision and drive to lead the school on the next phase of its journey
• have excellent communication skills
• be energetic, self-motivated and consistent in their approach
• be responsible for the day-to-day, instructional and strategic leadership of the school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• an enthusiastic environment for learning
• a dedicated and supportive staff team who are committed to raising standards
• the opportunity to work as part of a wider leadership team across the Genesis Federation
• a healthy culture of on-going professional development for staff
• pupils who are kind, friendly, respectful and love learning
Further details about the role
Main purpose of the job
The Headteacher of Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School will provide professional leadership to deliver continued success and improvement, by ensuring high quality education for all its pupils. As leader of the school, the Headteacher will embody and promote its Christian ethos, values and culture.
Shaping the future
Working with the Genesis Federation governors, the Headteacher will create and communicate a shared vision, ethos and strategic plan that inspires and motivates all stakeholders and reflects the need of the school and the wider community.
The Headteacher must be able to translate their vision into clear objectives that promote and sustain school improvement, and must also ensure the school develops to the benefit of the pupils, staff and communities.
Qualities and knowledge
1. Hold and articulate a clear Christian vision for the school, ensuring this vision is clearly articulated, shared and acted upon by all.
2. Ensure that Christian values are lived out and reflected in the everyday work and practice across the school community.
3. Demonstrate and develop positive relationships and attitudes towards pupils, staff, parents, governors and members of the local community.
4. Lead by example - with integrity, creativity, resilience, and clarity - drawing on own knowledge, expertise and skills, and that of those around them.
5. Sustain wide, current knowledge and understanding of education and school systems locally, nationally and globally, and pursue continuous professional development.
6. Develop the school’s strategic plan and vision, supported by sound financial planning, in the context of local and national policy.
7. Communicate compellingly the school’s vision and empowering all pupils and staff to excel.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The successful candidate will:
• be an exceptional and inspirational leader
• share our Christian ethos and values
• have the vision and drive to lead the school on the next phase of its journey
• have excellent communication skills
• be energetic, self-motivated and consistent in their approach
• be responsible for the day-to-day, instructional and strategic leadership of the school
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• an enthusiastic environment for learning
• a dedicated and supportive staff team who are committed to raising standards
• the opportunity to work as part of a wider leadership team across the Genesis Federation
• a healthy culture of on-going professional development for staff
• pupils who are kind, friendly, respectful and love learning
Further details about the role
Main purpose of the job
The Headteacher of Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School will provide professional leadership to deliver continued success and improvement, by ensuring high quality education for all its pupils. As leader of the school, the Headteacher will embody and promote its Christian ethos, values and culture.
Shaping the future
Working with the Genesis Federation governors, the Headteacher will create and communicate a shared vision, ethos and strategic plan that inspires and motivates all stakeholders and reflects the need of the school and the wider community.
The Headteacher must be able to translate their vision into clear objectives that promote and sustain school improvement, and must also ensure the school develops to the benefit of the pupils, staff and communities.
Qualities and knowledge
1. Hold and articulate a clear Christian vision for the school, ensuring this vision is clearly articulated, shared and acted upon by all.
2. Ensure that Christian values are lived out and reflected in the everyday work and practice across the school community.
3. Demonstrate and develop positive relationships and attitudes towards pupils, staff, parents, governors and members of the local community.
4. Lead by example - with integrity, creativity, resilience, and clarity - drawing on own knowledge, expertise and skills, and that of those around them.
5. Sustain wide, current knowledge and understanding of education and school systems locally, nationally and globally, and pursue continuous professional development.
6. Develop the school’s strategic plan and vision, supported by sound financial planning, in the context of local and national policy.
7. Communicate compellingly the school’s vision and empowering all pupils and staff to excel.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.