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Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, Ramsgate

  • Ref:KCC886-5462-252L
  • Posted:13/03/2026
  • Pay:CCGS Leadership Scale - L30-39 (£105,593-£131,577)
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:27/03/2026 at 08:00
  • Interviews:Week commencing 20th April 2026

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Upon the pending retirement of the current Headteacher, Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Headteacher, with the energy and drive to ensure the schools continued success and the vision to deliver change in the years ahead.

Our school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, and exceptional pastoral care, where students take pride in being part of the school community. The school provides a supportive and ambitious learning environment where every student is encouraged to fulfil their potential both academically, and personally.

The school is part of the school’s rebuilding project with a new STEM building project planned to start in 2027.

The successful candidate will need to be an excellent communicator with a proven leadership track record of delivering excellent student outcomes and driving school improvement. We welcome interest and applications from both serving Headteachers or Deputy Headteachers looking to progress to Headship.

For further information about the role and how to apply, please visit our website To arrange a conversation or a visit to the school, please contact Mark Baker-Milner: mbaker@ccgrammarschool.co.uk

Closing date: 8.00am Friday 27th March 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 20th April 2026

Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 we are also required to undertake online recruitment checks (including social media) on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education

Information about the school

CCGS moved from a diamond model to wholly mixed grammar school from September 2025 and is located in central Ramsgate. The school has a reputation for high standards of student behaviour, academic achievement and pastoral care and maintains an enviable programme of extra-curricular provision.

Our school exists to identify and develop the full potential of each student, to equip them with the skills and the qualifications they need to achieve their ambition, whatever that may be. We have a very strong track record of examination success at GCSE and Advanced Level, and a high proportion of our students go on to Higher Education, usually securing places at their first choice university.

Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School provides a co-educational learning environment. We have a large and highly successful mixed Sixth Form with its own dedicated facilities, and an excellent track record of promoting student achievement and progression to university and college.

We have strong ethos of individual pastoral care and participation in extra-curricular activities, based on a shared House system.

We benefit from a small school organisation combined with the advantages of a large school; curriculum choice and breadth.

Lower School (Years 7-8-9) are based on the Chatham House site Upper School (Years 10-11) are based on the Clarendon House site Sixth Form (Years 12-13) have a dedicated centre in Cavendish Street

A balance of tradition and modernity.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mark Baker-Milner
  • Address:Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School, Chatham Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7PS
  • Telephone: 01843 591075
  • Email: mbaker@ccgrammarschool.co.uk

Fax: 01843 851907

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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.