Headteacher - Full-time

Job Description

Pay: L9 - L16 Start Date: 04 January 2022 Are you a leader with a passion for influencing childrensfutures both educationally and emotionally Are you ready for the challenge ofdetermining and securing a small schools future for generations to comeIfthe answer is yes to both of the these, then Dymchurch Primary School is theplace to be the leader that you want to be. We are looking for someone: with a proven track record in schoolimprovementwith a strong understanding of the way children learn andgrowno matter what barriers they may havewho is passionate about ensuring teachers and other staffhave consistently high expectations of what each pupil can achieve, andensuring that all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs andHigh Needs Funding,flourish.with strong pedagogical knowledge of the primarycurriculumwho has developed a schools curriculumwho has highly developed people skills and previousexperience in leading teams effectively.who is able to pick out and utilise key skills andstrengthswithin their staffoutward facing and able to build meaningful locallinkswho is able to draw in families and the wider community tostrengthen the schools place at the heart of the local communityThink critically about inclusion and maximiseopportunities forall pupilsWhat we can offer: A role on the leadership Team of an exciting and newlyestablished Multi Academy Trust with a focus on collaboration andinclusion.High quality School Improvement supportAn experienced Head Teacher mentorStrong Trust leadership Teamsupporting with education,finance, premises, health and safetyBeautiful surroundings with the potential to develop ahighly effective outdoor education curriculum.School to school support with joint extra curricularevents across the TrustA focus on career developmentacross the Trust and in partnershipwith the KMA Closing Date: 17/09/2021 at 12:00 Interviews: 24 September 2021 Information about the school We are a single form entry primary school situated in thecoastal village of Dymchurch. We have an amazing environment,surrounded by thesea, a steam railway and the historical Romney Marsh. We work closely with ourfamilies and have strong links to the local community. At Dymchurch PrimarySchool you will be part of a supportive and professional team who are allworking togetheron a journey of growth and development to provide the verybest education and learning experiences for the children. From 1st June 2021,the school formed part of a newly merged Trust of 10 schools - Our CommunityMulti-Academy Trust (OCMAT). Being part ofthis Trust provides excellentopportunities for professional development, networking and sharing of bestpractice. Develop opportunities and sharing of best practice, subjectleadership networks and moderation events from across the Trust. Our Community MultiAcademy Trust (OCMAT) is also a member of theKent MAT Alliance (KMA). The KMA is a group of 9 Multi-Academy Trusts with 38primary schools across the county. We are a like-minded collective group whostrongly believe we are better together; working collaborativelyto improvethe educational outcomes of all the children in our care. As part of this wehave access to a wealth of CPD and networking events. Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of the children. This post issubject to 2x references,an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will also seek references before interview. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of the children. Thispost is subject to an EnhancedDisclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1