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Headteacher - Full-time

St Matthew's High Brooms CEP School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-3294-84L
  • Posted:17/03/2017
  • Pay:£59,264 – £68,643
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:17/04/2017 at 23:45
  • Interviews:26th and 27th April 2017

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We are seeking an inspirational, outward looking Headteacher who has the drive and enthusiasm to take up this exciting opportunity to lead our happy, ambitious and popular school.

St. Matthew’s Church of England Primary serves the High Brooms and Southborough areas of Tunbridge Wells. Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted (July 2014) and judged as ‘Outstanding’ in the SIAMs inspection (January 2016) the school continues to build on these successes. 

St Matthew’s believes every child can be successful, and so we are now looking for a highly motivated and experienced Headteacher, who will lead our vision and build upon our innovative and wide curriculum and take us to outstanding: you should want to face the exciting challenge of increasing our parental involvement and giving all our wonderful children the greatest possible start in life.

The new Headteacher will have the opportunity to work in partnership with a motivated, dedicated and talented staff and a proactive and supportive Governing Body. 

We expect the school to continue to develop its good links with the local church and to remain an active member of the Tunbridge Wells Local Collaborative Trust, where best practice and expertise is shared.

To experience all that St Matthew’s has to offer, please come and visit us. To arrange a visit please call the school office on 01892 528098. 

Please explore the rest of our microsite on Kent-Teach to learn about what makes St. Matthew’s and High Brooms CE Primary unique.

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.

Information about the school

St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Primary School, is a two-form entry Church of England primary school in a semi-urban area of Tunbridge Wells and Southborough. We have an extensive site and large outdoor areas.

At present there are approximately 360 children on roll. The school serves the community of High Brooms, St John's and Southborough.

We are a happy and lively school that places the children at the heart of everything that we do. Children benefit from many opportunities and take part in the excellent range of academic, physical and creative activities that we offer, both during and after school.

Our most recent Ofsted in July 2018 was graded good.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01892 517694

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.