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Location: Reydon Primary School, Southwold, Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Leadership Scale, Point L12 - L18 (£67,898 - £78,702)
About the Role
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.
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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 VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.
Contact
We warmly encourage an informal conversation or visit to the school, offering the opportunity to see the community first-hand and explore the role in more detail. Please contact Rae Aldous, Director of Primary Education, at: rae.aldous@activelearningtrust.org
Safeguarding and Diversity
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
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The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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 6 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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