Head of School

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is a popular and oversubscribed two -form entry primary school securing excellent outcomes for the local children in St Leonards-on-Sea . Ahead of the upcoming retirement of our current Principal, we are looking for a n ambitious Head of School to build on the school’s strong foundation , in partnership with the Executive Principal , Natalie Rankin . The incoming Head of School will join a high-achieving primary school praised in its most recent Ofsted (October 2023); but with more work still to do. We welcome applications from skilled and ambitious school leaders with a clear understanding of what it takes to sustain excellence and the determination to drive the school’s next phase of development . The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative leadership structure and the support of a highly experienced Executive Principal with a strong track record of developing exceptional leaders. The Executive Principal's level of involvement will be tailored to the experience and development needs of the appointed candidate. We are seeking a leader with ambition, humility and a commitment to continual improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented school leader to lead a successful school with strong outcomes . Whether you are an experienced Headteacher looking for a collaborative leadership environment and the opportunity to influence outcomes across a network , or a school leader seeking your first headship, you will benefit from the support of the wider Ark network and the strong community of fellow Ark Heads. The new Head of School will ideally join Ark Little Ridge in January , although start dates can be negotiated for the right candidate. We warmly welcome and encourage confidential conversations about the role and visits to our school for inter ested candidates. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity , please contact our Senior Recruitment Advisor, Shevonnae Sokoya, on Shevonnae.Sokoya@arkonline.org .   To apply, please  submit  an application  via the Ark recruitment portal by  9am on  Wednes day 7 th Oct ob er .  If you have any questions,  concerns  or time constraints with applying please contact us directly.    For more information about the role, the school and Ark, please view the full job pack.

- Influence across network-wide issues through our principal meetings and regional collaboration    - Guidance from a supportive Executive Principal  - On-hand expertise from our dedicated network education and operations teams who are ready to support you and your school    - Bespoke teacher development programmes supported by the Great Teacher Rubric    - Excellent career development opportunities across both the region and wider Ark network  - Access to excellent senior leadership training    - Highly competitive remuneration.