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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

King Ethelbert School, Birchington

  • Ref:KCC886-4120-211L
  • Posted:09/02/2023
  • Pay:Leadership Scale
  • Start Date:September 2023
  • App Close Date:22/02/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Salary - Leadership scale

“This is a happy school where pupils learn well.”

“King Ethelbert has an inspiring ethos and a thoroughly motivated staff team.” Ofsted October 2018

We are seeking an outstanding, dedicated and strategic leader with a proven track record of raising standards at senior leadership level. You will work as part of a skilled and dedicated leadership team with the determination to develop and improve opportunities for our young people and ensure they are happy, confident and successful. The successful candidate will take up a key strategic role, leading and promoting a culture where students exhibit our ASPIRE values; a positive and proactive attitude, the desire to succeed, pride in themselves and their school, the opportunity and ability to inspire others and are resilient and enterprising in their approach to school and life. They will be passionate and talented with the potential to be a future Headteacher.

King Ethelbert School is rated Good by Ofsted and is very popular, being oversubscribed for several consecutive years. We are part of the Coastal Academies Trust which is made up of a grammar school, three Thanet high schools and one primary school. All of these schools operate independently and have unique characteristics but good practice is shared helping to drive forward standards at every level: our mission is to make Thanet the centre for excellent education. In the sixth form we offer the exciting International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP) which has brought the school international recognition.

King Ethelbert School is located in the picturesque seaside town of Birchington which has stunning coastal views. Housing is affordable and the area benefits from a warm and sunny climate. King Ethelbert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position is, therefore, subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application.

Potential applicants are welcome to visit us to experience the school first-hand. If you would like to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Pease, PA to the Headteacher, via personnel@kingethelbert.kent.sch.uk, or on 01843 831999. More information about our school can be found by visiting www.kingethelbert.com.

How to Apply: Via the Kent Teach website, or the school website. Closing Date: Please apply as soon as possible but not later than 9am on Wednesday 22nd February 2022

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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.