Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

Chantry Community Academy, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2019-95L
• Posted:02/05/2025
• Pay:Leadership Scale L2 - L6
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:16/05/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C Monday 19th May 2025

Advert

Chantry Community Primary School is looking to appoint a permanent Assistant Headteacher to join the Senior Leadership Team. This is a great opportunity for a middle leader who is ready to step up into senior leadership and make a significant contribution to our school or an existing senior leader who wants to experience a different school. We are very open to discussion in terms of what a potential candidate can bring to our school in terms of leadership areas.

Chantry Primary School is proud to belong to the Beyond Schools Trust (10 schools across Medway and Kent) which enables support and collaboration with a large team to happen regularly. We are a 2-form entry primary school with a nursery on site, situated in central Gravesend, close to main travel routes including the train station which is only a 10-minute walk away. There is a large secure car park on our school site. The school was a total new build in 2019 and the facilities are good with spacious grounds for a town school including field, garden area, 2 playgrounds and a MUGA.

The successful candidate will be warmly received into the existing SLT structure and will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge to be the best they can be. Expectations are high at Chantry and we will expect the appointed staff member to wholly embrace our vision of inspiring outstanding learning and ensuring the highest quality educational experiences for our pupils and supporting our excellent vibe (which many visitors to the school comment on).

With a successful track record of teaching and working as a leader in some capacity, you should have experience of leading change and initiating and implementing improvements with demonstrable impact.

In return, we will offer you:

• An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care First employee assistance programme
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Two-week half term in October
• Cycle To Work Scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Chantry Community Primary School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Kathryn Duncan on 01474 350011 or via email dunck001@chantryprimary.co.uk  

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

Information about the school

It is an exciting time to join Chantry Community Primary School as it has recently become a part of The Beyond Schools Trust

Chantry Community Primary School likes to celebrate success at every level, encouraging a thirst for learning that continues with our pupils throughout their future school experiences and lives. Here at Chantry, we pride ourselves on the good relationships we have with children and parents from different cultures.

We currently have approximately 520 pupils on roll and have the capacity to grow to accommodate more pupils. We are situated close to the center of Gravesend serving a diverse pupil population who speak at least 27 different languages.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Kathryn Duncan
• Address:Ordnance Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RL
• Telephone: (01474) 350011
• Email: slads07@sflt.org.uk

Fax: (01474) 323774

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack