Job Introduction
Rauceby Primary School is a one-form entry, rural primary school located in a lovely village just outside Sleaford. As a stand-alone academy, the school boasts a positive, caring, and family-oriented ethos, set in a beautiful village environment. The children at Rauceby are well-behaved, articulate, and enthusiastic, and the school community is highly supportive and ambitious for the school's continued success.
We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious individual to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher from 1 September 2025. In this pivotal role, you will lead on curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment, playing a crucial part in driving the school forward on the next stage of our journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a positive attitude and high expectations of pupils' attainment and behaviour
- Inspire and motivate children and staff through excellent interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills
- Play a key role in driving pupil progress and improving standards across the whole school
- Lead a core curriculum subject across the school
- Stay up-to-date with current research on teaching, learning, and assessment
- Implement rigorous tracking and monitoring systems and challenge and support staff to ensure every child meets their potential
- Support and develop the Christian vision of the school
- Work closely with the whole school community to provide the very best for our children
- Continue to develop and embed an ambitious curriculum for all children
- Collaborate with other senior leaders to shape the strategic direction of the school
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven track record as an outstanding teacher
- Excellent understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment
- Experience in a leadership role and have an aspiration for future headship
- Strong knowledge of current curriculum developments and best practice
- Desired Qualities:
- Passionate about inclusion and creating life-long learners
- Committed to our school's Christian values of Forgiveness, Kindness, Honesty, Aspiration, and Equality
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Dedication to continuous professional development
- A compassionate colleague who thrives working in a team
What We Offer:
- A supportive senior leadership team and a creative, autonomous staff team
- Fantastic outdoor opportunities and a thriving Forest School programme
- A positive, caring, family ethos in a lovely village environment
- Well-behaved, articulate, and enthusiastic children
- A supportive school community who are ambitious for the school
- Commitment to your training and future development to enable you to excel in your role and prepare you for future headship
If you are interested in joining our school team, please visit our website at https://www.raucebyschool.co.uk/vacancies/ to download an application pack. Visits to the school are welcomed (see below for dates) and can be arranged by contacting our School Business Manager, Lyndsay Nemeiksas, at lyndsay.nemeiksas@rauceby.lincs.sch.uk or by calling the school office on 01529 488667.
Show rounds:
• Monday 24 March 2025 at 2:00pm
• Thursday 27 March 2025 at 4:30pm
• Monday 31 March 2025 at 2:00pm
Closing Date: Wednesday 2 April.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 24 April.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
