Head of Year (Director of Studies) - Full-time

Rainham School for Girls, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-4199-43T
• Posted:27/03/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS with a Teaching and Learning Payment
• Start Date:April 2026 or September 2026
• App Close Date:24/04/2026 at 13:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

Rainham School for Girls are looking to appoint an inspirational, highly skilled Head of Year (Director of Studies) and Teacher to lead a team of form tutors within a year group in maximizing individual student academic progress and personal development. 

The preferred candidate will: 

-have experience of monitoring, tracking and supporting students 

-have the desire to promote high standards and effective teaching and learning 

-have the competence to lead, manage, develop and inspire people individually and as a team 

-have a commitment to the welfare and achievement of the students in their year group 

Career progression is fully encouraged by the school which is supported through our outstanding CPD programme. We are part of one of the biggest Multi-Academy chains in the South East of England, The Kemnal Academies Trust so progression can also be Trust wide. We passionately believe in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school to school support. This includes accessing support from our strong Teaching School Alliance who offer a range of high quality professional development opportunities for staff at all levels. Rainham School for Girls represents a culture of high aspiration, high expectation and success. Our aim is to provide an outstanding learning experience for all students within a safe, disciplined and caring environment. 

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic. 

Access to interview 

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self.  We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Please send completed application forms to hr@rainhamgirls-tkat.org

Information about the school

The culture at Rainham School for Girls is one of success. Our main aim is for pupils to have access to a broad and balanced curriculum in addition to leaving with excellent outcomes to secure future opportunities. We work hard to ensure children are happy and get the very best educational experience possible. Our C.A.R.E values are integral to our culture and represent collaboration, aspiration, respect and empowerment. This means working together, aiming high, acting positively and believing that anything is possible.

The whole curriculum is thoughtfully designed to support the development of knowledge as well as character. Teaching and Learning is strong across the school and is further enhanced by our extensive personal development curriculum. Lessons are ambitious and thoughtful paving the way for rich discussions which give pupils the opportunities to think more deeply and connect their ideas.

The relationships between staff and students are a standout feature of our school and we believe one of the key reasons children thrive at RSG. Pupils and staff love our school. We work together to ensure that everyone can be successful in all aspects of their school life and beyond, regardless of their barriers.

We recognise that our strength comes from the partnerships we have with parents and carers to collectively achieve the very best for all children and their families who choose us.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs V Shaw
• Address:Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX
• Telephone: 01634 362 746
• Email: hr@rainhamgirls-tkat.org

Fax: 01634 388 334

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