Headteacher at Staplehurst School, Staplehurst
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| School: |
Staplehurst School |
| Local Authority: |
Kent County Council |
| Vacancy Ref No. |
KCC2192-63L |
| Applications Close: |
24/08/2012 Midday |
| Position Start Date: |
Jan 2013 |
| Position Type: |
Headteacher |
| Employment Type: |
Full-time |
| Date of Interview: |
17th & 18th September 2012 |
| Pay Spine: |
Group 3 L11 – L24 |
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Vacancy Description
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Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference as a Headteacher?
Staplehurst Primary School is one of the largest in Kent with a steady roll of around 440 children and plans for a 3 form entry in September 2012. The school is currently rated as Satisfactory by Ofsted and our new Headteacher will have an opportunity to recruit a new Deputy Headteacher and reshape the Senior Leadership Team. Together they will work to build a forward-looking and effective body of staff who will move our school to Good and onwards towards Outstanding.
The plan for the first two years, using your skills and experience, will be to inspire and motivate everyone in the school to achieve their full potential. This will involve challenging existing practice, introducing new ways of working and instilling a sense of individual and corporate ambition throughout the school. As Governors we recognise this will be a demanding challenge and are committed to supporting you through this process. We will ensure you and your team receive the best professional development and recognition of your achievements.
We are located in the triangle between Tonbridge, Ashford and Maidstone, where there are lots of young families and good quality housing. Many of our families have moved here from the London area and bring with them a cosmopolitan, outward looking, attitude and a keen interest in supporting the education of their children. We have modern, bright and well-ordered buildings, extensive outside areas and a secure budget.
Interviews for this position will be held over two days – 17th and 18th September. For applicants outside Kent we will reimburse overnight accommodation expenses. Support for relocation is also available if you join us from outside Kent.
For more information and an application pack please visit our microsite.
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Information about the School
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Staplehurst School is a large community school, with approximately 440 pupils, between Maidstone and Cranbrook in a rural area of Kent. Our origins go back many years and we are now approaching our 140th birthday, We have beautiful grounds, a large Sports Hall and up to date ICT resources. We have a strong connection with the community; many of our parents attended the school and we pride ourselves on being an integral part of the everyday lives of people in Staplehurst. It is this community support and the caring, committed work of staff which contributes to the wellbeing of children being strength of the school. The Governing Body, staff and parents are continuously working together to drive forward school initiatives in numeracy and literacy to provide an environment where learning is at the heart of all we do; our aim is to ensure each child reaches their full potential. At Staplehurst School children come first!
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Contact Information
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Carol Steele
Door 23 Commercial Services Building, Gibson Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4QG |
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Telephone:
01732 525260 |
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Fax:
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| Click here to view information about the school |
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Visit our website, www.staplehurstschool.co.uk |
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Email: carol.steele@kent.gov.uk |
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.