Head Teacher
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6UW32 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 to L7
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 information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 66 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- ccharles@peasmarsh.e-sussex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01797230325
Arranging a visit to Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ccharles@peasmarsh.e-sussex.sch.uk.
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