Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

The Churchill School, Hawkinge

• Ref:KCC886-2692-59L
• Posted:06/01/2017
• Pay:L5-9
• Start Date:Apr 2017
• App Close Date:20/01/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:8 February 2017

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Due to the promotion of our Deputy to Headship, the Governing Body of The Churchill School wish to appoint a teacher with a proven track record of excellent classroom practice who is child centred and will suport our school values and ethos. 

We are seeking an ambitious and energetic professional with experience of leading teams, monitoring teaching and learning, and with experience of successfully leading improvement and raising standards to work in partnership with our new Headteacher to take this forward looking school from "Good" to "Outstanding" in the next Ofsted inspection.

This rare opportunity to join such a committed team in our oversubscribed school requires someone who can:

• demonstrate a commitment to, and the impact of, a focus on the well-being of pupils and others within the learning community;
• a deep belief that experiential learning, and the environment in which children learn, underpins all learning;
• evidence of the impact of thorough assessment on pupils' learning.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Visits are warmly welcomed.  To arrange an appointment please contact the school office on 01303 893892.

Shortlisting of candidates will take place week commencing 23 January, with visits to observe shortlisted candidates week commencing 30 January. 

Information about the school

The Churchill is a two form entry school in the town of Hawkinge, two miles north of Folkestone and 10 miles from Canterbury and is part of the EKC Schools Trust.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Zoe Stone
• Address:The Churchill School, Haven Drive, Hawkinge, Kent, CT18 7RH
• Telephone: 01303 893 892
• Email: office@churchill-hawkinge.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01303 894928

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification