Headteacher - Full-time

St George's CE Foundation School, Broadstairs

• Ref:KCC886-5447-553L
• Posted:09/07/2026
• Pay:£91,158–£130,274
• Start Date:January 2027
• App Close Date:24/08/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:17th and 18th of September

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Are you an inspirational leader with the vision, ambition and values to lead a thriving all-through Church of England school?

The Governors of St George's Church of England Foundation School are seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our unique 4–19 school community. This is a rare opportunity to shape the educational journey of children and young people from Early Years through to Sixth Form, building on a strong Christian foundation and a commitment to ensuring that “Every moment, every day, every individual counts." Our ethos is underpinned by the values of Compassion, Friendship, Hope, Forgiveness and Wisdom.

St George's is a distinctive all-through school, offering a unique educational environment where pupils are known, valued and supported throughout their school life. We are proud of our inclusive culture, strong pastoral care and commitment to enabling every learner to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader seeking to make a significant impact across all phases of education. The successful candidate will benefit from:

• The opportunity to lead a unique all-through school serving pupils aged 4–19, overseeing all key stages.
• A well-established Christian ethos with a clear vision and values-driven culture.  
• Highly committed staff dedicated to the success and wellbeing of every pupil.
• A supportive and engaged Governing Body committed to providing both challenge and support.
• Strong relationships with parents, carers, the local community and local Church leaders.
• The chance to influence educational outcomes across all key stages and shape the future direction of the school.

This role provides an exceptional platform for professional growth. Leading an all-through school requires strategic oversight across primary, secondary and post-16 provision, offering broad leadership experience that is highly valued within the education sector. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop expertise in whole-school improvement, curriculum leadership, organisational culture, community engagement and strategic planning.

The Headteacher will be supported by an experienced leadership team, dedicated teaching and support staff, an engaged Governing Body and a committed school community. St George's values teamwork, collaboration and shared responsibility, recognising that school improvement is achieved through collective effort and mutual respect.

If you are a values-led leader with the vision, resilience and ambition to lead a distinctive school where every individual is encouraged to flourish, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

Information about the school

St George’s Church of England Foundation School is a mixed all-through school for pupils aged 4–19, proudly judged as Good by Ofsted.

With a strong and distinctive Christian ethos, we are passionate about improving the life chances of every child in our care. Our vision — “Every moment, every day, every individual counts” — guides all aspects of school life and ensures a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils and staff can thrive.

Our school benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities across both our Primary and Secondary phases and sits at the heart of the Thanet community. We are deeply committed to serving and supporting our local area, and our staff share a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of our pupils.

At St George’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles at the school are classified as regulated activity. Therefore, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred list information is required for all successful applicants. If you are shortlisted, please be aware that we will also conduct an online search as part of our safeguarding procedures.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mike Rowland
• Address:Westwood Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2LH
• Telephone: 07854310497
• Email: mikerowland@st-georgescofe-thanet.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Chair of Governors Letter
• Employment of Ex Offenders Policy
• School Info Sheet
• Job Description
• Person Specification