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Head of School - Full-time

Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs

  • Ref:KCC886-5460-131L
  • Posted:22/01/2019
  • Pay:L30 - 34
  • Start Date:Apr 2019
  • App Close Date:28/01/2019 at 17:00
  • Interviews:5th and 6th February

Advert

Start date: April or September 2019

We are looking for a new Head of School to manage the day to day running of Dane Court. This is an ideal opportunity and a unique environment for an ambitious Assistant Head or Deputy Head to gain excellent, supported training to be a Headteacher.

Dane Court is an outstanding, mixed, selective 11 – 18 school in the charming seaside resort of Broadstairs. We are an IB World School, offering only IB and IBCP post 16. We are federated with King Ethelbert School and are part of the Coastal Academies Trust which includes four secondary schools and a large primary school, all in Thanet. We are also a Teaching School working in partnership with schools in Sandwich, Canterbury, Herne Bay, Dover and Thanet.

The post offers a unique chance to work in a dynamic, fast changing environment, at the cutting edge of modern education and to play a part in creating a new paradigm for learning in this part of England.

Should you require any additional information please contact Carolyn Hobbs on 01843 864941 or ask to speak to Kate Greig, the Executive Headteacher. Pre-application visits and/or discussion are welcome. To apply please complete the online application form and submit a covering letter. Applications should be submitted no later than Monday 28th January.

This position is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure procedures.

Information about the school

Dane Court Grammar School is a mixed selective school in Broadstairs. We are an International Baccalaureate World School, and one of only a handful of schools in the UK to offer both the IB Diploma (IBDP) and Careers–related (IBCP) programmes; our curriculum is challenging, broad and internationally-minded. Dane Court teachers and Heads of Department are subject experts, with an enthusiasm for evidence-informed teaching. Our outcomes are excellent and students progress to exciting destinations, including the very best universities and high level apprenticeships. Our students are polite and highly motivated.

Dane Court Grammar School is proud to be part of the Coastal Academies Trust, a local multi-academy trust of four secondary schools and a large primary school.

We offer you: Friendly staff, working together and supporting each other. Excellent induction programme.

"This is a great place to work", "I feel very valued" (Staff Survey - September 2023)

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Carolyn Hobbs, Office Manager
  • Address:Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT
  • Telephone: (01843) 864941
  • Email: hobbs@danecourt.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01843) 608811

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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.