Headteacher

Job description

About

We are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to lead Ripplevale School, Rochester. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, inspire and make a lasting difference.

We welcome applications from experienced and ambitious leaders who can provide strategic direction, inspire and develop colleagues, and achieve positive outcomes for our students.

Based in Rochester, Kent, Ripplevale is an independent specialist school and college for young people aged 6-25 with Autism, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties and high levels of anxiety.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape Ripplevale's continued development, leading a dedicated team to ensure every student is supported to maximise their potential.

The opportunity

As Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Ripplevale, ensuring that high-quality education, inclusion and student wellbeing remain at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a visible, compassionate and forward-thinking leader who can combine strategic vision with strong educational leadership. You will have the ability to empower colleagues, foster a positive and collaborative culture, and maintain high expectations while recognising the individual needs and aspirations of every student.

Above all, you will share our belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, develop independence and prepare confidently for their future.

Why join us?

The opportunity to lead a committed and collaborative team, united by a shared belief that every student can make progress, experience success and achieve their potential.

A rewarding leadership opportunity, with the scope to influence school development and strengthen educational provision.

A supportive wider school community, with access to the expertise, collaboration and the resources of Cavendish Education and our family of schools.

Excellent professional development opportunities, supporting your continued growth as a school leader.

A comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance at two times salary, an employee assistance programme, workplace pension, access to an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, and annual flu vaccination.

About Cavendish Education

Ripplevale School Rochester is part of Cavendish Education, a family of independent specialist day and boarding schools, for students between the ages of 5 and 21. As an organisation, we focus our efforts on establishing, developing and nurturing like-minded schools that are known for their outstanding ability to help pupils with unique learning profiles to succeed in every walk of life.

Join us

For more information and to apply, please contact Brett Coventry on 020 7259 8770 or email

If you are an ambitious and compassionate leader who shares our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Please read the attached Headteacher Application Pack to learn more about Ripplevale School Rochester, our ethos and the experience and qualities we are looking for.

Further information about the role can be found in the job description and person specification. We welcome enquiries, please get in touch with Brett Coventry on 020 7259 8770 or with any questions or to arrange a visit to the school.

Safeguarding recruitment statement

Ripplevale School Rochester 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. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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