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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Aylesham Primary School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-2648-209L
  • Posted:13/05/2024
  • Pay:Leadership (L5-11)
  • Start Date:01/09/2024
  • App Close Date:17/05/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Aylesham Primary School are looking for an experienced leader to support the Headteacher and Senior Leaders in driving the school forward. You will be joining a ‘Good’ school that is embarking on a journey of positive change and growth.  To excel in the position of Deputy Headteacher, we are looking for someone who has:

  • Extensive high-quality teaching experience across the primary phase
  • Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development
  • A thorough understanding of pupil assessment
  • A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
  • Is committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour
  • Is enthusiastic about the opportunities at our school
  • Is ambitious, passionate and wants to improve the life chances of all learners
  • Challenges themselves and wants to continue to learn and develop
  • Wants to work as part of a team and drive new ideas

In return we can offer you:

  • Positive, happy pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
  • A positive, welcoming and dedicated staff and leadership team
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the school
  • A thriving community with events throughout the year
  • A great place to work with a fantastic team who like to have fun!

To find out more about our school, take a look at our school website.  

Visits to the school can be arranged.

Please note the School reserves the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed prior to the closing date..

The school 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 subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and two successful references. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted may be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search. 

Information about the school

Aylesham Primary School is a two-form entry primary school in the heart of the Kent countryside, six miles south of Canterbury, serving Aylesham and the surrounding villages.

Our school is a fun, creative and positive place that provides a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that offers opportunities for all the children to ‘fly high’. Our children enjoy coming to school, and they are motivated by their successes and become resilient, confident and lifelong learners.

We offer a highly supportive and dedicated Leadership Team set within a fantastic working environment. Our 2017 building boasts first class facilities including a bespoke library, design technology room, and a large school hall.

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact our friendly school office on 01304 840392.

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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.