Headteacher - Full-time

St Saviour's Church of England Junior School, Westgate - On - Sea

• Ref:KCC886-3181-118L
• Posted:10/04/2026
• Pay:L8 -L16 (£61,534 - £75,049)
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:01/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:20th and 21st May 2026

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St Saviour’s Church of England Junior School, Westgate on Sea is seeking a Headteacher who supports our strong Christian ethos and shares our vision that learning is for life. The successful candidate would ideally have a collaborative, supportive and nurturing management style and will lead with humility. This role would particularly suit an experienced senior leader who is ready to take the next step into headship.

It offers an exciting chance to build on the school's strong ethos and reputation in the local area. As our Headteacher, you will work closely with the Governing body and staff to ensure our strong sense of community, where every child is known, valued and supported, is allowed to flourish and that each of our young people will be supported academically, socially and spiritually.
We value our staff and want to ensure that their professional development is tailored to their needs and also enhances the vision of the school.

We, in return, offer a well established, successful, values driven school with a clear strategy and a solid Good Ofsted rating and will support your career progression and work with you to establish and promote your goals for the school.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. We would be delighted to show prospective candidates around and give you the opportunity to experience the warmth, calm and welcoming ethos of our school community.

To arrange a visit on 23rd or 24th April 2026, please email Mrs W Vinson at finance@st-saviours.kent.sch.uk, 01843 831707

Information about the school

St Saviours Church of England Junior School, Westgate on Sea has approximately 350 pupils and demand for places has been consistently high, reflecting the school’s strong reputation locally.It has an enviable reputation as a welcoming, caring and high-performing junior school at the heart of its community.

We are situated in the seaside town of Westgate-on-Sea on the north Kent coast where we are blessed with several blueflag sandy beaches and the nearby vibrant art scene of Margate. We attract children from the two distinct areas of the town which are separated by the main A28. To the south is a large municipal housing estate built in the 1970s and although many of these properties are now privately owned, many remain under the control of the local authority and is home to a substantial proportion of deprived families. To the north is the more prosperous part of the town with substantial family homes in tree lined avenues.

Our Christian Vision:

St. Saviour’s fosters a strong sense of community and belonging. We instill a sense of calmness within our school environment, just as Jesus calmed the storm, which we believe extends into the wider community. Our progressive curriculum exposes children to new experiences which gives every child the opportunity to achieve their potential. Through these principles, we seek to create an inclusive and supportive space where all individuals feel valued and journey with us through the storm and calm of life. We highly value our hardworking and inspirational staff and the relationship between staff and Governors is warm and collaborative.

The school was judged Good by Ofsted in October 2023 with the OFSTED Inspector commenting that :

St Saviour’s pupils thrive in this welcoming school. They feel happy and safe and know that staff will be fair and consistent when solving any problems they may have. The school places great importance on the teaching of values such as acceptance and tolerance and pupils demonstrate these qualities through their kind support of each other.

The school has recently designed an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils well. Pupils are keen to meet teachers’ high behaviour expectations and love to earn rewards.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

The school is very proud of its Christian heritage and seeks to weave Christian values through everyday life. Inspired by the values consideration, compassion and courage and the school aims to nurture confident, compassionate and resilient young people who are ready to make a positive contribution to society whatever their background

We offer a broad and engaging curriculum and place great importance on enriching pupils’ experiences beyond the classroom. Pupils benefit from a wide range of sporting opportunities, extra-curricular activities and high-quality instrumental music tuition. The school offers a popular Breakfast Club and an after-school Wrap Around club. Our children are delightful and enthusiastic learners and we work in close partnership with parents and carers to nurture and inspire young people with a lifelong love of learning, encouraging all pupils to become capable, responsible members of their community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs W Vinson, Bursar
• Address:Elm Grove, Westgate - On - Sea, Kent, CT8 8LD
• Telephone: 01843 831707
• Email: finance@st-saviours.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01843 835188

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Child Protection Policy