Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for transforming young lives? The Kemnal Academies Trust is seeking a visionary anddedicatedHeadteacherto 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, nurturingenvironment 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, andexceptional pastoral care. You will collaborate with a dedicated staff team, an engaged community of parents, and benefit from therobust 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 potentialPromote and maintain excellent relationships with parents, carers and the wider communityDevelop healthy, independent and curious learnersAcknowledge and celebrate the strengths of all individualsMeet the challenges of the future and continue on our improvement journeyInvesting 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 trustCoaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership teamA comprehensive induction programmeEnthusiastic and really well behaved learnersA strong, dedicated and supportive governing bodyA great network of schools both within Coast but also beyond in our large TrustA supportive, hands on Primary DirectorFriendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balanceThe opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative changeCycle to work schemeFree eye testsEmployee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help.About Ore Village Primary AcademyOre Village Primary Academyhas students from age 3-11 years. Ore is a happy, vibrant school that always has children at itsheart. We are extremely lucky to have an amazing team of people supporting the development of all our pupils and helping them tobe 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 ourwebsite here [https://www.Orevillage-tkat.Org/].To find out more about the role, or to arrange a visit to the school in September, please contact us [email protected][[email protected]], we'd love to show you around!About KemnalAs one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the South and East of England, Kemnal is proud to serve 45 Special, Primary andSecondary and All Through Academies. Guided by our vision - Ambition for every child, pride in the communities we serve - ourpupils sit firmly at the heart of everything we do. We strive to transform lives through exceptional education, driving standardsby investing in teaching and robust leadership.



Through active school to school support and a culture of continuouscollaboration, our leaders regularly share insight and expertise to elevate outcomes across our entire Trust.Please note, this vacancy will close at midday on 20/09/2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive asignificant number of applications.SafeguardingKemnal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure andbarring service check.Kemnal recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments andinterests outside of work. In Kemnal we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work lifebalance.Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and BelongingAt Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individualexperiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applicationsfrom candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.Access to interviewBe Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt therecruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in waysthat support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.Proud member of the Disability Confident employer schemeAbout Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.HeadteacherCompany: TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) Salary: £68,898 - £79,865 Hours: Full-time Location: Hastings Job type: Permanent Posting date: 24 Jul 2026 Closing date: 23 Aug 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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