Deputy Headteacher Fulltime

Job Description

Pay: L9 - L13 Start Date: September 2021Are you an inspirational andambitious leader seeking an exciting new opportunity in a fantastic school andready to embrace new challenges Come and be part of our family! Weare a friendly and welcoming school. The pupils, staff and governorsare seeking an effective leader who can demonstrate impact through anaspirational, inspirational and dedicated attitude. The successful candidate will beappointed into this privileged position and will be committed to promoting andenhancing our schools distinctive Christian standards and character, alreadyjudged outstanding in the last SIAMS (June 2018). We have very close links withour local church, the Diocese and our Trust (Aquila) and the children benefitfrom these strong relationships. Our staff are an amazing team -dedicated and hardworking! We firmly believe in having fun too; charity daysand Book Week, are never dull in our staff room! The caring staff team worktirelessly together to achieve our school vision. We encourage all prospectiveapplicants to visit the school (virtually) to see for yourself:-Vozu969I6R6g We are looking for someone who:

has a recent proven track recordof outstanding classroom practice

will work across our wider schoolteam to develop and build the schools Christian vision and values

is motivating and enjoysempowering others

is an outstanding class teacherwith the ability to motivate and support colleagues improving the outcomes forall of our community

is passionate about children andstaff having high expectations of what they can achieve, especially those withSEN flourishing.

We can offer you:

A fantastic next step, with thesupport of Aquila and our staff team, in your career as you aspire to greatachievements

Amazing children, who aremotivated, engaging and strive to be their best

An experienced, supportive andeffective School Leadership Team

A passionate and determinedPFA

A very supportive and proactiveGoverning Body

The privilege of working with anexceptional staff team committed to achieving the very best outcomes forchildren

The opportunity to work alongsidethe Kingsnorth English Hub, supporting schools in the South East with Phonicsand early reading

Support, knowledge and continuedprofessional and learning development through the Aquila Trust and our widerworking with external organisations.

If you would like an informal chatwith our Executive Headteacher, please contact the school office - 01233622673. A promotional film of our school can be viewed at:Our School and all its personnelare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Thispost is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure andBarring Service with Childrens Barred List Check, together with other relevantchecks and strong references. References will be sought for allcandidates prior to interview. Closing Date: 26/02/2021 at 16:00Interviews: From 5 March 2021Information about the schoolKingsnorth CE Primary School is anexciting and vibrant place to learn and develop. We were judged as outstandingin our SIAMS. In our most recent OFSTED as a Good School We are also one of32 English Hub schools across the country. We are an active and leading schoolwithin Aquila (The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust -.) where we are formally linked with Brenzett CEP throughour Executive Headteacher, providing opportunities and development across bothschools. We work in strong partnership withother schools across Ashford, South Kent and beyond, providing support andlearning opportunities for our staff. We are situated next to the churchin the heart of Kingsnorth village, south of Ashford. We are a large 2 formentry school with 420 children on roll. We have strong links with the localChurch and Community. Our supportive Governing Body and active PFA play keyroles in school life. Kingsnorth CE Primary School iscommitted to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced CriminalRecord Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with otherrelevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks,where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be requiredto undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updatedin line with statutory guidance. Our School and all its personnelare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Thispost is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure andBarring Service. KTJ1