Head of School - Bredgar CE Primary School - Full-time

Bredgar CEP School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-3330-59L
• Posted:26/03/2026
• Pay:L1-L5 (£51,773 to £57,137
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:28/04/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:08/05/26

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This is a fabulous opportunity for a dedicated and organised person to join the school team at Bredgar Church Of England Primary School which is part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Head Of School to join the school’s successful and supportive team. This role may be suitable for senior leaders or experienced teachers who are looking for a new challenge however we encourage anyone to apply who feels they have the necessary skills and abilities to fulfil the role.

Bredgar is one of ten schools within Our Community Multi Academy Trust. We are a mixed age class primary with 106 of pupils on our roll.

Our Community Multi Academy Trust believe that our people are our biggest asset.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in an excellent school and to contribute to its growth and development
• Students who enjoy learning
• A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities
• A supportive and committed board of trustees
• Work within a growing Trust who fully believe in the professional development of their staff.

The successful candidate will be able to offer:

• Dynamic leadership to a successful school.
• A proven track record of successful whole school leadership and management
• Expertise to continue to develop the highest standards of teaching and learning.
• A commitment to promoting and developing the inclusive ethos and values of the school including maintaining strong partnerships with parents, governors and the community.
• The skills, vision and determination required to secure further improvement for our effective school.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other pre-employment checks which must be undertaken before the role is confirmed by the school.

Our Community MAT is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks which include online checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Applications to be made via Kent Teach.

For further information about the role, please contact Scott Guy via telephone on 01622 884359, or ehtpm@ocmat.org.uk. 

Information about the school

Bredgar Church of England Primary School is a small rural school with 104 pupils on roll. The village is exceptionally beautiful and provides an idyllic environment for our children. In January 2022, Ofsted confirmed that the school continues to be good, with children who display excellent learning and social behaviours and an ethos and culture of nurturing pupils. The Diocese SIAMS inspection in March 2017 found that the school continues to be an outstanding church school. Our friendly staff are fully committed and work hard as a team, raising standards of achievement for all pupils.

All posts are subject to 2x satisfactory references in line with KCSIE, one of which must be your most recent employer and/or most recent childcare setting and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. We may also seek references before interview.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Scott Guy
• Address:Bexon Lane, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8HB
• Telephone: (01622) 884359
• Email: office@bredgar.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 884359

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack including Job Description
• Staff Benefits
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• Child Protection Policy