The Rayleigh School Trust

We believe every child is entitled to an outstanding education

We are the Rayleigh Schools Trust, we oversee Sweyne Park school and Glebe Primary school. As a schools trust we believe a strong ethos of respect underpins everything we set out to achieve. Our inclusive approach focuses on ensuring each individual child can flourish and succeed, and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all.

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Find contact information for Glebe Primary & Sweyne Park.

Glebe Primary

Your child’s journey begins at Glebe Primary, ages 3 yrs to 11 yrs.

Sweyne Park

A thriving academy school in Rayleigh, Essex for pupils from 11 yrs to 19 yrs.

We are looking to appoint a CEO/Headteacher

Position:                     CEO and Headteacher

 Location:                    Rayleigh, Essex, SS6

Salary Range:           Leadership Point 33 – 41

Start Date:                 No later than January 2026

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead both The Sweyne Park School and the Rayleigh Schools Trust, which also includes Glebe Primary School. We are seeking a visionary, inclusive, and strategic leader to shape the future of our trust and uphold the strong values and standards of our well-respected, community-rooted secondary school.

Our vision is clear: excellent education for every child, in an environment built on respect, inclusion, and character development. We believe every pupil and student should be supported to flourish, succeed, and develop the skills to lead a happy, fulfilled life.

If you are passionate about comprehensive education and have the leadership experience to make a lasting impact, we warmly invite your application.

If you share our culture and ethos and believe you can help us achieve our ambitions and unlock the full potential of our pupils and students, we encourage you to apply by sending an application form and covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) to our HR Manager at kgelder@rayleighschoolstrust.com.

RST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024). To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

Closing Date:              13th June 2025

Interview Dates:         TBC

Our vision

Building on Sweyne Park’s track record of school improvement, we believe the Rayleigh Schools Trust provides the right balance of challenge and support to both Sweyne Park and Glebe Primary, to secure ongoing improvements in standards and to build capacity. The reputation of both schools, as a truly inclusive environment in which to learn, continues to be at the heart of our vision and ambition. We use our strong involvement with the local community to build upon this.

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Our vision

Building on Sweyne Park’s track record of school improvement, we believe the Rayleigh Schools Trust provides the right balance of challenge and support to both Sweyne Park and Glebe Primary, to secure ongoing improvements in standards and to build capacity. The reputation of both schools, as a truly inclusive environment in which to learn, continues to be at the heart of our vision and ambition. We use our strong involvement with the local community to build upon this.

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Our Committee

The Rayleigh Schools Trusts committee structure and members.

Glebe Primary School

Providing an enabling, accessible curriculum that inspires life-long learning.

Sweyne Park School

A thriving academy school in Rayleigh, Essex for pupils in age range from 11 to 19.

Our Committee

The Rayleigh Schools Trusts committee structure and members.

Glebe Primary School

Providing an enabling, accessible curriculum that inspires life-long learning.

Sweyne Park School

A thriving academy school in Rayleigh, Essex for pupils in age range from 11 to 19.

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Sweyne Park News

Sweyne Park are excited to share news and events from our school with you. Our blog will provide updates on the latest happenings in and around our school, as well as timely news about important events that affect our students, staff and community.

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Glebe Primary News

Glebe Primary School blog is a place for parents, teachers, and students to stay informed about the latest developments in our school. Here you will find news about upcoming events, student achievements, classroom activities, and more. 

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