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Assistant Head of School - Full-time

Vale View Community Primary School and Nursery, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-2531-107L
  • Posted:29/03/2019
  • Pay:L3-7
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:26/04/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a caring, inspiring and enthusiastic professional with ambition and drive to provide the best possible education for all children through fun, creative and challenging experiences. We are looking for candidates with a very good understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, together with a firm grasp of how to promote excellent behaviour.  

If you are a dynamic and proactive leader with the capacity to grow and develop in the role, if you have initiative, constructive enthusiasm, a thorough knowledge of all key stages (or the willingness to learn about them) and the ambition to play a major role in the leadership and management of our school then we would love to hear from you.

Ideally, we are looking for somebody who can take the lead in curriculum and assessment across the school, but other strengths will be considered.

Our diverse community is highly valued by our families and staff, and as a school we expect everyone to actively contribute to, uphold and promote our strong, positive ethos and values.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended as part of the application process -and you will be warmly welcomed. To arrange an appointment please contact the school.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

Vale View Primary School is proud to be part of the Whinless Down Academy Trust, a MAT committed to providing excellent local schools for local children. We work closely with our 2 partner schools, St Martins and Priory Fields to give children the very best learning experience. Our trust truly believes that learning changes lives.

Vale View is a one form entry school with a nursery. We have a friendly and supportive team who work in close collaboration across the Trust to secure best outcomes for children through an exciting and engaging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs our children. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for all staff at all levels and in all roles.

Vale View School benefits from the support of a range of support staff including a sports coach, specialist music teacher and a dedicated pastoral support mentor who contribute to the well being of pupils and staff.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced check, and references will be pursued. Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lisa Sprigmore (Headteacher)
  • Address:Vale View Road, Elms Vale, Dover, Kent, CT17 9NP
  • Telephone: (01304) 202821
  • Email: sbm@vale-view.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 202821

Documents

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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.