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Interim Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Tunbury Primary School, Walderslade

  • Ref:KCC886-2530-303L
  • Posted:11/09/2020
  • Pay:L10-L14
  • Start Date:September 2022
  • App Close Date:04/07/2022 at 08:00
  • Interviews:June/July

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Interim position:  an opportunity has arisen for an interim Deputy Headteacher to join Team Tunbury for one year from September 2022.  Do you have magic at your fingertips and a passion for learning? Then we want you!

Tunbury Primary School is a thriving, three-form entry Kent primary school with significant opportunities for leadership development.  We have two non-teaching Deputy Headteachers who work closely together, alongside our Headteacher, SENCo and three Phase Leaders.

We are interested in applications from experienced and successful senior leaders.  If you are keen to develop your skills in a forward-thinking school setting, then please contact us to discuss this role in further detail.  For the right candidate, there may be some flexibility in the role or the possibility of part-time working around your current commitments.

Please note: applicants must be able to start in September 2022.  This position is available as secondment agreement with your current school, or as a temporary contract. 

Please call or email (01634 863085 or office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk) for an initial discussion about this role. 

Due to the timescales involved, we will proceed to selection as applications are received, before the closing date.

Information about the school

We are Team Tunbury, a safe, nurturing and inclusive school community where everyone is respected and valued. We inspire our children to be successful, independent life-long learners.

We are a popular three form entry school set in spacious grounds within the leafy suburbs of Walderslade, Kent. Our children are happy, well motivated and very keen to learn. The Tunbury staff team is welcoming, supportive and positive about making a difference. Our school is rated Good by Ofsted.

Tunbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Quotes from our school community:

“My children have had amazing relationships with their teachers and TAs, which has really helped them to grow.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“Thank you to the whole team at Tunbury - SLT, teachers, TAs, volunteers, support staff and canteen staff! Your role is more important than you may know and I am grateful my children have the care and nurture, as well as academic support at Tunbury.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“It is a place where you can feel safe and learn about all the things in the world.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“There are amazing people to look after me.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“Children are happy and enjoy being here.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

“What works well at Tunbury? Teamwork! I like the whole atmosphere within school. All staff are friendly to each other and have the same ambitions for the children.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

"Everyone at this school is part of ‘Team Tunbury’. Leaders have created a collaborative community. There is a real spirit of togetherness and inclusion." (Ofsted, June 2023)

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Ruth Austin
  • Address:Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Kent, ME5 9HY
  • Telephone: (01634) 863085
  • Email: office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk

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.