Deputy Headteacher - Behaviour and Culture - Full-time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-788L
• Posted:13/03/2024
• Pay:L17 – L21 (£69,969 - £77,194)
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:17/04/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:23 & 24/04/24

Advert

• Westlands Secondary School
• Salary: L17 – L21 (£69,969 - £77,194)
• Permanent; Full Time

We are seeking to appoint a highly effective senior leader to join us as Deputy Headteacher at Westlands School; the successful candidate will be a talented, inspiring and highly motivated leader who has the skill to successfully maintain and develop the values, culture and traditions of our school.

The position requires a leader who can maintain our well-established behaviour management systems whilst also developing new strategies to ensure we continue to have high standards of behaviour for learning and strong working relationships with students and their families. 

As Deputy Headteacher leading on Behaviour and Culture, the successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and will lead a large team of Assistant Headteachers and support staff to ensure our RADAR values are at the heart of everything we do.

This role proves an outstanding career opportunity for an ambitious and experienced professional who can demonstrate impact of strategic leadership, excellent management and has a proven track record of success.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Headteacher for an informal discussion, and to visit the school, by arrangement with the Headteachers PA Ellen Apps

For further information on the full main duties and responsibilities and the requirements for the job are detailed in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Additional benefits include:

• Excellent on site facilities;
• Excellent CPD programme;
• Local Government Pension Scheme – generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Kent Rewards Scheme;
• Employee Referral Recruitment incentive

If you are interested in this post, please contact Christina Honess at christina.honess@swale.at or 01795 477475.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.

Interview Date: 23 & 24/04/24

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss C Honess (Headteacher)
• Address:Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: (01795) 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Fax: (01795) 431946

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack