Headteacher

Location: The District CE Primary School

Reporting to: CEO

Start Date: September 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Headteacher at The District CE Primary School. This is a permanent role to start in September 2025.

The Trust

At the Rainbow you would be part of a collaborative network where leaders are supported and encouraged to grow, both professionally and personally. We are deeply Invested in personal and meaningful professional development that ensures your continuous growth as a leader.

We pride ourselves on our positive culture where both staff and children are respected, valued, and inspired to flourish. We prioritise well-being, inclusion, and a supportive environment for all.

This opportunity will enable you to lead with purpose, shaping a school where every individual is empowered to succeed.

The School

The District CE Primary School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that joined the Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust in April 2023. Located in St Helen’s, we are proud of our dedicated staff and the strong foundation we have built over the years. Our school is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to maintaining high standards. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that children should always be at the centre of the school, guiding our decisions and shaping our practices. We are now looking for a passionate and visionary Headteacher to lead us as we build on our strong foundation and embark on the next exciting phase of our journey.

Our teachers and support staff are creative, compassionate and committed to the Vision, Values and Mission of the Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust.

The Role

As Headteacher, you will have the opportunity to lead a school that is focused on achieving excellence for each and every child. We seek an inspiring leader who is passionate about making a difference, capable of driving innovation, and fostering collaboration at all levels. You will lead the school in maintaining high educational standards while ensuring that the well-being and development of our children remain a top priority.

We Are Looking for a Headteacher Who

• Is Committed to Safeguarding: Promotes and safeguards the welfare of both pupils and staff with unwavering dedication.
• Drives Innovation: Brings passion, creativity, and a drive for continuous improvement, inspiring a culture of innovation in education.
• Has a Clear Vision for the Future: Possesses a forward-thinking, shared strategic vision and the passion to lead the school into the future, ensuring long-term success.
• Supports Excellence: Is dynamic, ambitious, and supports a culture of excellence and high expectations for all staff and pupils.
• Builds Strong Relationships: Is approachable, nurturing, and fosters positive relationships with all stakeholders, creating a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Has a strong commitment to advancing education for all: We are looking for a leader who has an awareness of their civic duty as a school leader and who is committed to advancing education not just for their own school but across the trust and the wider system.
• Delivers High Achievement: Demonstrates a proven history of high achievement and ensures the school is well led and managed, with children at the heart of all decision-making.
• Is Committed to Collaboration: School leadership can be a lonely job but being a headteacher within a multi-academy trust enables you to work closely with other school leaders to support and challenge one another to ensure the very best outcomes.
• Manages Finances Effectively: Has some experience in financial management, with the ability to link financial planning to the school’s strategic priorities.
• Is Committed to Positive Outcomes for All: Ensures that each and every child, regardless of background, has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

If you are an inspiring and committed leader, ready to make a lasting impact on our school community, we would love to hear from you. Please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and return via email to vacancies@remat.org.uk

Visits to the school are encouraged and we are holding applicant tours on Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 9:30am and Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 1pm. Please contact Lavern Shelford via email at lshelford@remat.org.uk to confirm your place on one of these tours.

Join our Multi-Academy Trust today and help shape the future of education. Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred – list check and online search.

Closing Date: Friday 31st January at 9am

Shortlisting: Friday 31st January

Interview: Tuesday 4th February