Assistant Headteacher with a Specific Responsibility for Early Years - Full-time

Thornden Wood Primary School, Herne Bay

• Ref:KCC886-2569-84L
• Posted:10/02/2023
• Pay:Leadership L3 - £46,548 - £52,659
• Start Date:April/September 2023
• App Close Date:20/02/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:24th February 2023

Advert

We’re looking for an outstanding early-years practitioner/early-years leader who wants to be part of our senior leadership team to lead aspiration and achievement in the early years phase. Ideally you’ll join us from Easter but we’re willing to look to a September start for the right candidate.  

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take the next step in your career please see our recruitment pack to learn more about this unique and exciting role.  

Are you looking for a school that offers…  

• A warm and welcoming environment, a true sense of community as a school and across the Trust 
• Ongoing opportunities to share your views and opinions and feedback your experience as an employee 
• A detailed, comprehensive induction programme that provides all new staff with the tools, knowledge and access to support required to do a really good job  
• A comprehensive professional development programme which enables you to remain up to date in your job role but also offers the opportunity to upskill ready for future opportunities and career progression  
• A leadership team (across all academies and the Trust) and a Governance model which actively promotes inclusion, tackles any form of discrimination and truly values the people we work with  
• Staff Discounts via the Kent Rewards platform - enjoy generous discounts on everything from high street purchases to holidays. As a member of EKC Schools Trust you’ll also benefit from 10% discount to Canterbury College Sports Hall and Gym alongside The Yarrow Hotel located next to Broadstairs College.  

… then you’re looking for us too! 

On the basis that interested candidates will be keen to visit before making a formal application, you can arrange this by contacting recruitment@briary.kent.sch.uk 

Please ensure you offer a range of dates when you are available in your initial email to ensure we can coordinate a visit that works for both you and the Headteacher.

Visits will be hosted by Nicky Murrell, Headteacher.

Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with the Headteacher about this role can also arrange for a telephone call. Those wishing to do so should also contact recruitment@briary.kent.sch.uk (as above) in the first instance.

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our application form and return to recruitment@briary.kent.sch.uk

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.  We will contact all candidates once the shortlisting process has taken place. 

We look forward to your application.

Information about the school

“A school where children excel and grow in classrooms made of more than just four walls.”

Thornden Wood Primary School is a two form entry Primary School situated on the outskirts of Herne Bay. Formally Briary Primary School, we underwent and exciting re-brand in September 2024 as a springboard to share our re-imagined vision and values with our community. Since then, our school has seen an increase in the number of pupils wishing to attend and we are establishing our reputation as an exceptional provider of education.

Our most recent Ofsted report (Jan 2024) states, “Pupils are thriving at this inclusive, nurturing and successful school. There is a keen sense of community, which results in happy staff and pupils. The school has high expectations and staff create an environment where respect and kindness are commonplace. Each pupil is known as an individual and pupils have strong, trusting relationships with each other and with staff.”

Outdoor learning is fundamental to Thornden Wood; in a world which is getting smaller, we want the primary experience to feel bigger. All our children receive regular opportunities to learn and explore outside through weekly forest school sessions, daily OPAL play, frequent access to our brand new sports field and timetabled care or our school chickens.

Our personal development offer is second to none; we have a whole school award system that sees every pupil experience a multitude of amazing opportunities which will help them to further understand themselves, their community and the world we live in. Our unique partnership with the EKC Group Colleges provides our children with access to specialist environments and facilities, which would not ordinarily be accessible to primary age pupils.

Thornden Wood - Sowing seeds to GROW great minds.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kate Espley
• Address:Greenhill Road West, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS
• Telephone: (01227) 373095
• Email: recruitment@thorndenwood.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application form
• Recruitment Pack