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Head of House (Four Positions Available) - Full-time

The Lenham School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-4015-238L
  • Posted:23/02/2024
  • Pay:L3 - L7 (£49,574 - £54,816)
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:15/03/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:25 March 2024

Advert

Head of House (Four positions available)

Leadership Pay Scale – Full time post

Start Date – September 2024

CLOSING DATE: Midday Friday, 15 March 2024

The Lenham School is an OFSTED GOOD school who are committed to recruiting exciting teachers to join and complement our successful team. This is a wonderful opportunity for an energetic, optimistic and passionate classroom teacher looking to take the next step into leadership to join a growing Trust with an established staff body, and strong department with a good spread of experience.

The role is for a committed and motivated professional who would like to work in a school that provides a wealth of opportunities for both its students and staff, along with wanting to be part of a friendly, team-based workforce.

This post would be suitable for an experienced teacher.

We are a dedicated, collaborative team of professionals who enjoy welcoming new staff, new ideas and fresh input. Opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide networking, support, quality assurance and friendship.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Nicky Wheeler by email on recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk providing a telephone number on which we can contact you.

The closing date is 12 noon on 15 March 2024, however, please note the Trust has the right to appoint at any point before the closing date.

Please submit completed applications to recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   All Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 

A copy of our school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Information about the school

The Lenham School is a mixed secondary school, with a growing Sixth Form, in the heart of the community. The school is determined to deliver outstanding progress and outcomes for students, who are encouraged to thrive as part of a cohesive and tolerant community with the highest possible aspirations for themselves and others.

Students at The Lenham School experience a high quality ‘Mastery Curriculum’ and students and staff access extensive digital resources using their individual mobile devices. The curriculum provides personalised learning pathways and student progress is monitored using a Mastery Assessment system.

The school benefits from a state-of-the-art Science block and a large outdoor space, with a range of sports facilities.

The Lenham School is proud to have achieved the Wellbeing Award.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Nicky Wheeler, PA to Headteacher.
  • Address:Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone , Kent, ME17 2LL
  • Telephone: 03033030000 Option 9
  • Email: recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk

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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.