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Headteacher - Full-time

Halling Primary School, Rochester

  • Ref:MED887-2211-19L
  • Posted:24/07/2019
  • Pay:L8 - L21
  • Start Date:01/01/2020
  • App Close Date:09/09/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:20/09/2019

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Halling Primary School is excited to be looking for a new Headteacher, due to the retirement of our current Headteacher.  Having recently joined the Cliffe Woods Academy Trust in April 2019, Halling benefits from support from Executive Headteacher and Trust Business Manager.  Cliffe Woods Academy Trust understands the need for individual schools to have their own identity, therefore some policies may be Trust wide, however a large majority of decisions are made at local level, meaning that Halling Primary school stays exactly that… Halling’s!!!!

Halling Primary School is located in the attractive village of Halling, situated beside the River Medway between Snodland and Cuxton. There are good transport links with easy access to the M2 and the M20 as well as the recently opened bridge across to Wouldham and Burham.

The school has just been expanded to allow an increased PAN of 60.  Further expansion is taking place in order to extend the hall and other facilities.   Once the current expansion works are complete (October 2019) the school will have the very best learning environments for our children.

Halling School has a good OFSTED rating with outstanding behaviour and safeguarding and an outstanding Early Years Foundation Stage. Our staff are committed, friendly and reflective, always striving to achieve the very best outcomes for all of our children.

The successful candidate will be:-

  • An enthusiastic and energetic Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher with proven successful Primary experience who is dedicated and hard working
  • A motivational and aspirational leader with high expectations of all staff
  • Confident, inspirational, able to communicate and deliver a clear vision for the school
  • Committed to developing our children to reach their full potential
  • Approachable and willing to work with staff and Governors to implement strategies to move the school forward.
  • Able to develop and establish excellent relationships with the community and stakeholders

We can offer:-

  • An excellent opportunity to expand leadership experience in a good performing school set in beautiful countryside location
  • Highly skilled, motivated and committed staff
  • A dedicated and hardworking Academy Trust and Governing Body
  • Happy enthusiastic children who enjoy learning, are proud of their school and who are capable of achieving high results
  • Relocation contribution (considered)

We strongly urge applicants to visit our vibrant, friendly school to really appreciate its potential and beautiful location.  Please contact Tim Muggridge, Exec. Head Teacher on 07940 404374 for an informal discussion and to arrange a visit.  Please also visit our website: www.halling.medway.sch.uk

For an application pack please email Karen Smart, Kape HR at karen.smart@kapehr.co.uk.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

At Halling Primary School, we pride ourselves on our behaviour for learning, happy atmosphere and nurturing approach. We firmly believe that every child has the ability to achieve and at Halling, we make it our mission to guide and develop all children to ensure that they reach their full potential in a supportive environment, involving parents/carers every step of the way.

Our vision is clear at Halling: Learning for Life. We are extremely proud to lead a team of dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic members of staff, who provide the best possible learning opportunities for our children. Staff and governors work in unison to ensure that Halling’s children have a broad and balanced curriculum, a range of extra-curricular activities and skills which enable all children to move on to the next stage in their lives. Whether a child’s next stage is moving year groups, key stage, or even to secondary school, at Halling we have very successful transition process and support in place for children and parents.

Our most recent Ofsted Inspection graded Halling as ‘good’ overall with ‘outstanding’ personal development. (June 2023)

We are a part of Aletheia Academies Trust. Our school promotes a safe, orderly, caring, and supportive environment. Each child’s self-esteem is fostered by positive relationships with staff and effective communication with parents/carers. We strive to include our parents, staff, governors, and community to ensure strong liaisons with the community.

Job Contact Information

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.