Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Kingsnorth CEP School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3140-181L
• Posted:12/09/2025
• Pay:L11-L16
• Start Date:1st January 2026
• App Close Date:01/10/2025 at 17:00
• Interviews:Thursday 9th October 2025

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Are you an inspirational and driven leader seeking an exciting new opportunity in a fantastic school and ready to embrace new challenges?

Come and be part of our family! Kingsnorth CEP School is a friendly and welcoming school where we all learn together and support each other across our community.

The pupils, staff and governors are seeking an experienced leader who can demonstrate impact through an aspirational, inspirational and dedicated attitude. 

Don’t take our word for it - we strongly encourage all prospective applicants to visit the school to see for yourself.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has clear career aspirations and views this role as a chance to grow and develop as a leader.
• Has strong experience in leading assessment, with proven ability to analyse data, plan strategically and set high expectations that lead to improvement
• Is an experienced and capable Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), with a deep understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and needs
• Is passionate about teaching and learning, keeps abreast of research-based innovation, and has a track record of teaching excellence alongside coaching and developing staff
• Brings experience in school finances and financial management
• Leads confidently on behaviour, working positively with parents and staff to uphold consistently high standards
• Can work collaboratively with our wider school team to develop and embed our school vision
• Is a motivating leader who inspires and empowers others
• Has high expectations for all pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, and is committed to improving outcomes for everyone.

We can offer you:

• Amazing children, who are motivated, engaging and strive to be their best
• An experienced, supportive and effective School Leadership Team
• A very supportive and proactive Governing Body
• The privilege of working with an exceptional staff team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children
• The opportunity to work alongside the Kingsnorth English Hub, supporting schools in the South East with Phonics and early reading
• Support, knowledge and continued professional and learning development through the Aquila Trust and our wider working with external organisations.

If you are an ambitious, motivated and compassionate leader ready to help shape the future of our school, we would love to hear from you

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

Kingsnorth CE Primary School is an exciting and vibrant place to learn and develop.

We were judged as outstanding in our SIAMS and in our most recent (April 2024) OFSTED as a ‘Good School’.

We are one of 34 English Hub school’s across the country, sharing good practice in teaching phonics in other educational establishments.

We are an active and leading school within Aquila (The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust - www.diocant-aquila.org.) We work in strong partnership with other schools across Ashford, South Kent and beyond, providing support and learning opportunities for our staff.

As mentioned, we are proud of our Flagship Inclusion Quality Mark Status, our love of reading and work on Writing for Pleasure. All of which support our children to access the curriculum, not matter their needs and allows them to let their imaginations run wild while excited to learn.

We have successfully achieved both the Wellbeing and Leading Parent Partnership Awards and are in the process of achieving Nurture UK and OPaL (Outdoor Play and Learning) accreditations to again support children in all areas of their education.

We are situated next to the church in the heart of Kingsnorth village, south of Ashford. We are a large 2 form entry school with 420+ children on roll. We have strong links with the local Church and Community. Our supportive Governing Body and active PFA play key roles in school life.

We have a strong wraparound care provision in our Breakfast Club and After School Club, both run in house to ensure that children are familiar with the adults supporting them from 8am to 6pm.

Kingsnorth CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Victoria Hodgkinson
• Address:Aquila, Suites 19 & 20, Motis Business Centre, Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4QJ
• Telephone: 01303 905100
• Email: hr@aquilatrust.co.uk

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• Job Description
• Person Specification