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Deputy Head with Inclusion - Full-time

Tunstall CEP School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-3337-113L
  • Posted:28/04/2026
  • Pay:L7 - L10
  • Start Date:Sep 2026
  • App Close Date:12/05/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:21.05.26

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Can you lead with inspiration and integrity?

Are you able to demonstrate your Inclusion leadership skills in an exciting, creative and challenging role?

Can you work within, lead and develop a successful senior leadership team?

If you answering these with a passionate YES! Then Tunstall C of E Primary School would really like the opportunity to learn more about you, but first a little bit about us………

 As our Deputy Headteacher responsible for Inclusion, you will:

  • Deputise for the Headteacher in their absence
  • Assist the Headteacher in the organisation, management and development of Tunstall Church of England Primary School, ensuring that the school’s Christian vision and values underpin all strategic and operational decisions.
  • Lead on Inclusion and fulfil statutory responsibilities as the school’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
  • Be our Designated Safeguarding Lead

 

 

In return we will offer you:

  • A determined, dedicated and caring team.
  • Amazing, well behaved, polite children.
  • Supportive parents and governors and a strong PTA.
  • A beautiful setting and very modern building which is abundantly resourced.
  • Continuing professional development opportunities.

 

Please do look at our school website https://www.tunstall.kent.sch.uk, which has lots more information about us.  We would also welcome the opportunity to tell you more about our school and our ideas in person, and perhaps learn a little about you.  To arrange a visit to Tunstall C of E School please complete this form.  Please note tours are only available from Tuesday 5th - Friday 8th May.  For further information, please contact Wendy Harwood 01795 472895.

Tunstall CEP School is a place where children thrive and everybody matters. It is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the barred list. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment.

Information about the school

Our Vision

‘We believe that God’s abundance is for everyone, nurturing a servant heart for the local community of Tunstall and beyond. Learning opportunities are broad, inclusive and inspiring where creativity is nurtured and harnessed at every opportunity through our unique, Discovery Curriculum. Children and staff are safe, secure and empowered to be risk takers. We are a culturally diverse school who value each other's uniqueness with dignity and respect. We think deeply, love abundantly and serve graciously for the Glory of God and thus uphold our biblical underpinning of John 10:10 being: ‘A place where everyone can flourish’.

A warm welcome to Tunstall Church of England Primary School and thank you for considering our amazing school for your career progression. Tunstall Church of England Primary School is an extremely popular and oversubscribed church school on the outskirts of Sittingbourne, Kent.

Situated in the historic village of Tunstall, just outside Sittingbourne, our modern school building opened in 2015 and sits within extensive grounds and provides a wonderful setting where children learn, play and build lasting friendships. We are blessed with a spacious, stunning, purpose-built, modern premises and hope to be recognised by all who cross our boundary as a dedicated, outstanding school, which develops aspirations within pupils, an enthusiasm for learning and has delivered excellent academic results over many years.

Our pupils’ achievements are exemplary. From music to maths, science to serving community lunch to local residents, we support our children to be the best they can possibly be. This has been recognised by Ofsted who deemed us to be an ‘outstanding’ school in all areas. Our pupils’ attendance is excellent and this helps them to fully engage with our broad, exciting ‘Discovery Curriculum’.

Outdoor learning, active learning and the broadest offer possible of a wider curriculum, ensures all children can pursue the skills and knowledge necessary to follow their dreams. Our dedicated staff, extensive grounds and superb resources equip us well to provide our children with the best possible learning opportunities. We value our bond with Tunstall Church very highly and promote our distinctively Christian Vision, Ethos and Values in everything that we do.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.