Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Cliftonville Primary School, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-2028-190L
• Posted:30/03/2026
• Pay:CAT Leadership Range L13-14 (70,287-72,040)
• Start Date:September 1st 2026
• App Close Date:29/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Thursday 7th May

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We are looking to appoint an ambitious, inspirational and committed leader who will further enhance both our leadership team and the lives and learning of our children. We are looking for that right person who is going to work tirelessly and make us the best school that we can be. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a fundamental driving force in taking our highly popular school to the next level. You will be joining a passionate and driven team who have an extraordinary sense of moral purpose and belief that there are no barriers; that every single child should and must have the best opportunities to thrive, succeed, be the best that they can be.  We are committed to children being safe, happy and successful, in order for them to enjoy their learning journey and development, whilst being effectively supported to overcome any barriers so that they achieve the best outcomes possible. 

Information about the school

We are one of the largest primary schools in Kent with over 840 children on roll, including a Pre-School that offers 30 hour provision. When joining us, you will be supported to be the best that you can be. As an academy within the Coastal Academies Trust (CAT) we are passionate and driven in delivering outstanding opportunities for our whole community- staff, children and parents.

We are a family. Our school is warm and welcoming to children, their families and staff. The school is immensely proud of the diverse community it serves and is committed to maintaining outstanding outcomes for every child, no matter what their starting point in an environment that promotes intellectual, physical, emotional, social and spiritual development. As with any school, there are challenges...but the rewards of working at Cliftonville are huge.

Our school values of Independence, safe and settled, respect, resilience, aspiration, learning and community are integral to all that we are and do at Cliftonville Primary and Pre-school. As part of our commitment to community we make it our mission to promote positive wellbeing for all our pupils, staff and the wider community including parents and carers. We recognise that without positive wellbeing we cannot reach our full potential. Therefore, we aim to educate and support our whole school community on the importance of wellbeing and mental health, ensuring it is everyone’s responsibility to care for one another. Through our innovative ‘Wellbeing Hub’ we will provide mental health support, understanding and intervention for pupils and parents ensuring a holistic approach.

Our staff are our greatest resource and so we ensure that all staff have a supportive network and feel they are listened to and valued at all times.

We work together with a whole range of partners including parents, external agencies, local groups to foster warm, friendly and purposeful relationships. Through these partnerships we support and develop the children's social, and emotional foundations upon which learning is achieved through a bespoke, exciting, ambitious and engaging curriculum.

The school holds a number of important accreditations including most recently the Well being Award, the Inclusion Quality Mark and the Continuous Professional Learning and Development Quality Mark.

Cliftonville Primary and Pre-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, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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.

Cliftonville Primary and Pre-School is an inclusive and accessible employer, we are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We embrace and cultivate an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace. We welcome colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives and capabilities.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tom Bewick
• Address:Northumberland Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 3LY
• Telephone: (01843) 227575
• Email: finance@cliftonvilleprimary.co.uk

Fax: (01843) 230614

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• DHT JD
• DHT initial welcome letter
• DHT supporting statement requirements
• DHT PS