*This post for internal applicants only of Active Learning TrustWe are looking for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join Reydon Primary School, a welcoming and community-focused primary school in Reydon, near Southwold, rated Good by Ofsted. This is a key leadership role for an experienced and ambitious educator who is passionate about raising standards and making a lasting difference for children. Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, the successful candidate will help drive school improvement, lead teaching and learning, develop staff, and champion a culture where high expectations, strong relationships and excellent outcomes go hand in hand. Within Active Learning Trust, this is an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative organisation that invests in its people and believes every child can succeed.
Summary of Key Responsibilities- Support the Headteacher in delivering school improvement priorities and driving high standards across the school.
- Lead a designated phase, curriculum area and agreed school development priorities.
- Champion high-quality teaching and learning, monitoring impact on pupil achievement and progress.
- Lead and develop staff through coaching, performance management and professional development.
- Promote a positive, inclusive and safe school culture, including oversight of behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding.
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 local government pension scheme.
ContactIf you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Rae Aldous, Primary Director of Education, at: rae.aldous@activelearningtrust.org
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.
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 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.