Assistant Headteacher with Science Specialism - Full-time

Meopham School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-4004-444L
• Posted:11/09/2023
• Pay:Leadership Scale (L11-L15)
• Start Date:January 2024
• App Close Date:26/09/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 2nd October 2023

Advert

• Meopham School
• Leadership Scale – L11-L15
• Science Specialism

Are you an inspiring teacher of Science who has an exceptional track record of leadership success? Can you demonstrate that you have led a team to achieve excellence? Are you now hungry to prove that you have what it takes to take on a whole school leadership responsibility in our school?

We are seeking a passionate, creative and dynamic Assistant Headteacher with a Science specialism. Our senior leadership team in innovative, collaborative and phenomenally successful. Do you have what it takes to drive exceptionally high standards at a whole school level?

Meopham School is situated in a beautiful village location. Our staff love working in our warm, friendly, family environment. Our reputation in the community is second-to-none. Our students are wonderful ambassadors for us, both in school and beyond. Our staff work in partnership with students, parents and each other to create a supportive, energising and inspiring climate for success.

Meopham School is unique in that it has all the benefits of a school in a rural setting, with the advantages of working as part of a larger Trust. Meopham School is a school with a vast vision. We are involved in extensive outreach work across schools in Kent, both within the Trust and beyond. This means that we can offer you an invigorating professional environment in which to grow. The opportunities are genuinely endless. We invite you to be a significant part of our future success.

For more information about our school please visit our website: https://www.meophamschool.org.uk/

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Additional benefits include:

• Excellent on site facilities;
• Excellent CPD programme;
• Being part of a highly successful Trust;
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Eye test reimbursement;
• Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
• Employee Referral Recruitment incentive;

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Glen Prebble, Head of School at glenn.prebble@swale.at or 01474 814646.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: w/c 2^nd October 2023

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the school

At Meopham School staff really are something quite special. Meopham School is situated in a beautiful village location. Our students are wonderful ambassadors for us, both in school and beyond. Our staff work in partnership with students, parents and each other to create a supportive, energising and inspiring climate for success.

This school is unique in that it has all the benefits of a school in a rural setting, with the advantages of working as part of a larger Trust. Meopham School is a school with a vast vision. We are involved in extensive outreach work across schools in Kent, both within the Trust and beyond. This means that we can offer you an invigorating professional environment in which to grow. The opportunities are genuinely endless.

We invite you to be a significant part of our future success.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Glenn Prebble - Headteacher
• Address:Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0AH
• Telephone: (01474) 814646
• Email: mssrecruitment@swale.at

Fax: (01474) 814646

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack