Headteacher - Full-time

Greatstone Primary School, New Romney

• Ref:KCC886-5218-63L
• Posted:03/02/2020
• Pay:£57,986 - £72,306 per annum
• Start Date:September 2020
• App Close Date:26/02/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:09th and 10th March 2020

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The Governing Board is seeking to appoint a dynamic and creative practitioner with high expectations, proven leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining the highest educational standards and who will model best practice regarding professional conduct, workload and personal development. 

The new Headteacher will work in partnership with a motivated, dedicated and talented staff and a proactive and supportive Governing Board. 

The role is one that is ideally suited to someone looking for an exciting new chapter in their career; a school leader who is forward thinking, ambitious for all members of the school community and who has the highest possible aspirations for the children in our school.

We can offer the successful candidate the chance to lead an ambitious school with the highest aspirations for all children, pupils who love their school and have a strong desire to learn, a dedicated staff team, proactive Governing Board and supportive parents. There are established links with other schools on the Romney Marsh, offering opportunities to share knowledge, expertise and mutual support.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the School. Please contact Brian Sullivan, Chair of Governors, by e-mail sullivanb@greatstoneschool.co.uk for an appointment.

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

Greatstone Primary School is a Foundation School with ten classes and approximately 250 children. We also have a 40 place Nursery on site. We are a well maintained rural school set in large open grounds close to the sandy beaches of the south east coast and the unique landscape and nature reserve at Dungeness. The school has good access by road and is about 30 minutes drive from both Ashford and Folkestone.

The School and Nursery have a very good reputation within the local area and is renowned for the excellent behaviour of its children and the high expectations of its staff. We have a reputation for delivering a high standard of education in a friendly, happy and supportive environment. The school was rated Good in its last OFSTED inspection carried out during May 2022.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sheran Dawson
• Address:Baldwin Road, Greatstone, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8SY
• Telephone: (01797) 363916
• Email: dawsons@greatstoneschool.co.uk

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