Headteacher

(Y)Our Opportunity

Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for transforming young lives? The Kemnal Academies Trust is seeking a visionary and dedicated Headteacher to lead Ore Village Primary Academy on the next stage of its exciting journey.

Situated in the heart of the coastal community of Hastings, Ore Village Primary Academy is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming 'Good' rated school catering to pupils from nursery through to Year 6. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, nurturing environment where wellbeing is prioritised and every child is championed to reach their full potential.

As Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership, fostering a culture of high expectations, academic progress, and exceptional pastoral care. You will collaborate with a dedicated staff team, an engaged community of parents, and benefit from the robust support, professional development, and shared expertise of the wider Kemnal network.

The ideal Headteacher will be an innovative leader who:

• Understands how to create a culture of aspiration and a supportive learning environment for students that allows them to achieve their academic potential in a fully inclusive environment
• Holds high expectations for academic achievement by all students regardless of their prior attainment and socio–economic backgrounds
• Is a champion/passionate and visible advocate for our school within the wider community
• Has high levels of emotional intelligence
• Is outward-looking and curious
• Has highly developed people skills and previous experience in leading teams effectively
• Have excellent public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders

…and who wants to:

• Empower and motivate staff and pupils to achieve their full potential
• Promote and maintain excellent relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Develop healthy, independent and curious learners
• Acknowledge and celebrate the strengths of all individuals
• Meet the challenges of the future and continue on our improvement journey

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as a Headteacher we can offer you:

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Enthusiastic and really well behaved learners
• A strong, dedicated and supportive governing body
• A great network of schools both within Coast but also beyond in our large Trust
• A supportive, hands on Primary Director
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help.

About Ore Village Primary Academy

Ore Village Primary Academy has students from age 3-11 years. Ore is a happy, vibrant school that always has children at its heart. We are extremely lucky to have an amazing team of people supporting the development of all our pupils and helping them to be the very best that they can. Our vision for the pupils at Ore Village Primary Academy is reflected in our ORE acronym: Opportunities. Resilience. Expanding Minds, to find out more visit our website here.

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within Kemnal, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the Kemnal family.

Please note, this vacancy will close at midday on 29/06/2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

Kemnal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

Kemnal recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.