Assistant Headteacher (Raising Standards) - Full-time

St Clement's CE Primary School, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-2144-38L
• Posted:16/01/2026
• Pay:L1-3 (depending on experience)
• Start Date:1.4.26
• App Close Date:16/02/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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St Clement’s Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed Assistant Headteacher with a strong focus on raising standards to join our leadership team.

At St Clement’s, our Christian vision and values are at the heart of everything we do. Rooted in faith, we strive to nurture every child to flourish academically, socially and spiritually, ensuring that all are encouraged to achieve their God-given potential within a caring, inclusive and aspirational community.

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and skilled leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils. The successful candidate will: 

1. Lead on raising standards in teaching, learning and attainment across the school
2. Use data intelligently to identify priorities, drive improvement and close gaps
3. Support, challenge and develop staff to deliver consistently high-quality teaching
4. Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school
5. Model and promote the school’s Christian vision and values in daily practice 

We Are Looking For Someone Who: 

1. Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards
2. Has strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others
3. Is committed to inclusive practice and high expectations for every child
4. Has a clear understanding of assessment, curriculum development and school improvement
5. Is supportive of, and committed to, the ethos and values of a Church of England school 

We Offer: 

1. A welcoming, supportive and caring school community
2. Children who are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn
3. A dedicated and committed staff team
4. Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
5. The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families on the Isle of Sheppey 

St Clement’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and other relevant pre-employment checks.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. 

For further information and an application pack, please contact Anwen Wicketts

(WickettsA@stclementscep.co.uk)

Information about the school

St Clement's Church of England Primary School is a proud and active member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust.

We are very proud of our community, journey and Christian ethos at St Clement’s. Our Christian values encourage all of our community to be supportive and tolerant of one another in God’s image. We celebrate one another’s differences and successes, so that everyone feels valued and can grow in self-belief and self-worth. We aim to nurture each individual, so that they develop the resilience needed to continue beyond the classroom, as life-long learners and global citizens. Our school’s vision underpins everything that we do and is further strengthen by our Christian values of truth, love, forgiveness, courage and respect.

St Clement's Church of England 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, online recruitment checks and 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:Kelly Lockwood
• Address:Leysdown Road, Leydsown-On-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4AB
• Telephone: 01795 506910
• Email: Headteacher@stclementscep.co.uk

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