Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Smarden Primary School, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-2288-87L
Posted:06/12/2023
Pay:L1 (£47,880) - L4 (£51,557) per annum
Start Date:15th April 2024
App Close Date:22/01/2024 at 12:00
Interviews:6th February 2024

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Deputy Headteacher Smarden Primary School

Due to promotion, we are looking for an inspiring and dynamic Deputy Headteacher who has high expectations and is keen to make Smarden Primary the very best it can be for the pupils in its care.

You will be engaging and passionate about teaching and learning to ensure every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. You will provide strategic management for all children across all primary key stages; lead teaching and learning and the curriculum with a focus on high standards; and have excellent classroom practice. Demonstrating your enthusiastic and innovative leadership skills, you will play a key role in developing teachers at all stages in their career, part of our culture of professional learning, reflection and professional pathways.

The successful candidate will be proactive in their approach and have the ability to anticipate the impact of their planned actions. They will build their practice around sharing a vision for students based on the school ethos, collecting empirical and anecdotal evidence, and work with staff and students to review strategies and make any positive amendments. They will be encouraged to be a reflective practitioner and actively seek networking opportunities.

The position is full time and you will be class based (likely to be a mixed age KS2 class) for roughly 50% of the time.

We are looking for someone who is:

Ambitious, wants to be the best and has high expectations of themselves and others
Engaging and effective in building relationships, highly articulate and an excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in pedagogy, with the energy and charisma to lead and inspire others
An outstanding communicator who develops positive relationships with both children and staff
Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
Able to think analytically and creatively
Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
Committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all pupils

About Smarden Primary School

Smarden Primary School currently has 172 students from age 2-11 years, but whilst we are small in size, we are huge in ambition. Smarden prides itself on high expectations for all in every aspect of school life, on achievement and excellence built on strong foundations of wellbeing. We are proud of our caring and nurturing family atmosphere, which is seen as integral to school life and where pupils feel safe. Staff know each individual child and build strong relationships with every family, so that children are fully included and well-supported both academically and pastorally. We were recently proud to achieve ‘Gold’ in the Carnegie School of Mental Health’s accreditation which recognises the importance we place on mental wellbeing, of both pupils and staff.

To discover what makes Smarden so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01233 770316 or email office@smarden-tkat.org or visit our website here.

Information about the school

Founded in 1716, Smarden original school building is at the heart of the beautiful village. The building at the front dates back to 1858. In 2014/2015, the school underwent extensive refurbishment and new building works. This was a wonderful opportunity for the school and was part of the Priority School Building Programme.

Four new, large classrooms were built to the rear of the old building and we are now able to deliver a 21st century learning environment within a new single-storey building, a new link corridor connecting the two buildings together and a new outdoor space with provision for games, social use and outdoor classrooms.

We also have a wooded area on site where we run Forest School, allowing the children to embrace the outdoors as an inspirational learning environment.

We offer the best learning environment for children ages 2-11. We endeavor to instill the best teaching methods for our articulate and intelligent pupils. We follow the Discover-Explore-Create curriculum, allowing them to be inquisitive and critical thinkers, always giving their best.

In September 2019, Smarden Nursery became part of Smarden Primary School and the wider TKAT family. Smarden Nursery has provided childcare for the village and local area for over 25 years in various formats. Merging with Smarden Primary School has helped to secure the long term future of the setting.

We aim for our children to develop lifelong skills, the ability to take responsibility for their own learning so that they can face future challenges with confidence. We pride ourselves on providing a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere where each child can achieve success. We actively encourage partnership between parents and our local community. We live by our values; Ambition, Respect, Kindness.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Speight
Address:Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND
Telephone: 01233 770316
Email: office@smarden-tkat.org

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