Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Sandling Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2552-207L
• Posted:27/04/2026
• Pay:L8-L12
• Start Date:1 September 2026
• App Close Date:11/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:20th and 21st May

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Following the promotion of the current post holder to Headship in another school, we are looking for a child centred, forward thinking and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to join our Sandling Team.

Our school motto is: ‘we learn together, we achieve together, we have fun together’ and we embrace this entirely.   Our school is a community of learners, regardless of age. These are underpinned by our PRACTISE values: Problem Solving, Resilient, Adventurous, Creative, Teamwork, Independence, Self-Assured, Esteem.

Our child centred approach was recognised by our last OFSTED inspection May 2025 where we achieved ‘Good’ across all areas.  

We are looking for the right person to enhance our continual strive for excellence in both standards and care for our pupils.

 We are looking for:

• An outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to lead by example;
• A role model for both colleagues and children;
• Someone to lead, motivate and inspire children and adults based on a foundation of strong relationships;
• An innovative and strategic thinker, who can add value to an already successful school;
• A good communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

 We can offer the successful candidate:

• a supportive and effective staff team;
• comprehensive induction;
• continuing professional development to enable you to continue your leadership journey;
• polite, motivated, enthusiastic and well behaved children;
• a school that cares about staff well-being and workload so that you can achieve your best;
• a well-resourced school;
• A health and well being package including access to counselling and private GP service
• a supportive PTA (Friends of Sandling School);
• a strong governing body.

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit or for further information please contact the school office office@sandling.kent.sch.uk

Tours are currently scheduled for:

Friday 1^st May at 14:30

Tuesday 5^th May at 16:00

Wednesday 6^th May at 9:15

Thursday 7^th May at 16:00

We look forward to hearing from you.

Information about the school

Sandling is a popular, high achieving, 2 form entry primary school in the north of Maidstone.

The school is well resourced with many facilities including: a library, computing suite and extensive grounds with a wildlife and outdoor learning area. We offer a wide variety of clubs for children to enrich their learning.

We had a successful two day OFSTED inspection in May 2025 with a grading of 'good' in all areas.

With easy access from the M20, and being situated less than 3 miles from Maidstone centre, the school is easily accessible by road.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Claire Coombes
• Address:Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG
• Telephone: (01622) 763297
• Email: office@sandling.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 200015

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Cover Letter
• Job Description
• Person Specification