Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

The Malling School, East Malling

• Ref:KCC886-5425-508L
• Posted:03/04/2025
• Pay:Leadership
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:02/05/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Assistant Headteacher
Grade: L10 – L14
Responsible to: Headteacher

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher from September 2025. Our school is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a positive learning environment for all our students.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in raising standards, improving pupil outcomes, and increasing aspirations across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to school improvement initiatives
• Supporting and line managing staff
• Implementing effective strategies to enhance teaching and learning
• Collaborating with the senior leadership team on various projects
• Supporting with parent meetings as applicable

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status and significant teaching experience
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to inclusive education and raising achievement for all students

Desirable skills and experience:

• Expertise in curriculum design and assessment practices
• Experience in data analysis and its application to improve student outcomes
• Knowledge of current developments in curriculum and assessment strategies

We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary. If you are an experienced educator with a passion for improving student outcomes, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply, please submit an application form with a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements for this role. We strongly encourage interested candidates to visit our school to experience our learning environment firsthand. Contact our HR department HR@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit. We reserve the right to close this advert early, so early application is advised. 

Closing date: 2nd May 
Interviews: TBC 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, prohibition from teaching check, online check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment screening as required.

Information about the school

A mixed 11-19 co-educational High School of 1,000 pupils serving the historic market town of West Malling and surrounding villages. The school is set in pleasant rural surroundings and has its own lake and extensive grounds.

West Malling is close to the county town of Maidstone and has excellent rail links to London and Ashford

This is an exciting time to be joining the staff of The Malling School.

We are dedicated to providing a holistic education, nurturing the complete student. Our strong culture, robust behaviour systems, and Ofsted-rated "Good with Outstanding Features" provides a solid foundation for our students success.

We provide a very supportive environment in which staff can further develop their skills and we ensure every new member of staff has access to a trained coach. With close teams of teachers and non-teachers working together we take a collaborative approach to school improvement and have a shared aim of providing the very best education for our pupils.

Visit our website at www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk for further information

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:The Malling School, Beech Road , East Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH
• Telephone: 01732 840995
• Email: hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Employment of Ex-Offenders policy
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• TMS Recruitment Pack