Headteacher

Headteacher

Leadership Pay Scale – L20-L24 (Group 3) 

Required for April/September 2025 

Education South West Board of Directors and the Rydon Governing Body invite applications for the position of Headteacher at Rydon Primary School, starting April 1st, 2025 (a September 2025 start can also be accommodated if needed).

Located in the vibrant town of Kingsteignton in South Devon, Rydon is a thriving two-form entry primary school with an excellent and well-earned reputation. Our core values—Responsibility, Resilience, Respect, and Teamwork—are at the heart of everything we do and are evident in the achievements and character of our pupils. We pride ourselves on our strong, stable, and dedicated staff team who are deeply committed to delivering the best for our community.

Rydon Primary School is proud to be part of the highly supportive, mixed-phase Education South West. We firmly believe that every child can and should excel, both academically and in character development. We are seeking an experienced, inspirational, and forward-thinking school leader to guide our school on its next stage of growth. You will be ambitious, driven, and dedicated to exploring innovative ways to improve outcomes and life experiences and chances for all pupils. You will help those in the communities we serve to ‘lead great lives’.

This role represents a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, driven, inclusive leader to work with other Trust leaders (all our headteachers are Trust leaders).

We would welcome and always encourage prospective candidates to get in touch ahead of application. If you would like to arrange a visit or have any questions before making your application please email us on contact@educationsouthwest.org.uk 

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th January 2025 (9am).

Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 30th January 2025.

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service