Head of School - Full-time

Martello Primary , Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-2039-30L
• Posted:20/03/2017
• Pay:Scale 6 - 10 £44,102 - £48,710
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:28/04/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:Interview date to be confirmed after closing date.

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Head of School, Martello Primary - A School beside the sea.

Join our mission: sea-change!

Do you believe that all children can succeed and that we can overcome the affects of coastal disadvantage by doing things differently?

Do you value subject-based, knowledge-rich teaching, recognising that it levels the playing field and lays strong foundations for all learners?

If you are ready for headship, and would welcome support from an experienced Executive Principal (based in our sister primary school also in Folkestone), as well as from an innovative and ambitious Trust, please get in touch.

Turner Schools is committed to leading schools where children thrive and knowledge matters.

Our Ethos: We are schools with HEART

H:  High Expectations - Our teachers are highly skilled to enable pupils to reach the highest standards.

E:  Engagement - Our lessons are fun, thought provoking and well planned to engage all learners.

A: Academis - Our curriculum is academically rigorous, founded on tried and tested subjects.

R: Reading - Everyone is a reader in Turner Schoools - it's our job to teach and share the joy of reading.

T: Trust - We are good people that the community can trust and we exhibit proesssional standards and respect in all relationships.

The successful candidate should

• Have HEART
• Have a passion for teaching
• Have the ability to make our pupils feel valued and safe
• Enjoy working as a team
• Be inspiring to our pupils and staff
• Offer enthusiasm and energy to the role
• Have experience with Read Write Inc and Numicon, although this is not essential as we will provide training if you are new to these programmes.
• An interest in the social justice work of E.D. Hirsch and Michael Young is welcomed.
• An interest in work of Doug Lemov and the TLAC movement also welcomed.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subjet to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the barred list. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team and would like to come and visit our school, please contact Caroline Dominguez or the school office on (01303) 847540.

Salary: Pay Scale 6 - 10 £44,102 - £48,710

Term Time plus 2 weeks

Start Date: September 2017

Closing date for applications: 28th April 2017 at 12 noon

Interviews: Interview date to be confirmed after the closing date.

If you do not hear from us by 3rd May , you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Information about the school

Martello Primary is a one-form entry school situated in the East Cliff area of Folkestone. It opened to all year groups almost seven years ago and within this time has established strong provision across the school. It was rated by Ofsted in March 2022 as Good in all areas. The school additionally has a Specialist Resource Provision specifically supporting 15 children with a diagnosis of autism.

Being a small primary school means that we are able to maintain a ‘family’ feel to the school and really nurture our children’s needs. Many children who come to our school are disadvantaged and face challenges which could present barriers to their learning and achievement without the exceptional care of the committed staff team.

Links with the local community have brought many enrichment opportunities to pupils: the Locavore Community Garden hosts weekly outdoor learning lessons for pupils across the school and there are strong partnerships with local sporting and creative organisations.

Collaboration is strong between Martello and the two other excellent primaries in the Turner Trust; Morehall Primary and Folkestone Primary, both of which are geographically close by. Subject Networks are well-established, and a culture of sharing planning and expertise has been established. Staff report that they are happy and enjoy working at Martello.

Martello Primary is an exciting place to work, and somewhere you know you can make a positive difference to the lives of young people. We warmly encourage you to visit our school. Please contact Louise Lythgoe, Executive Headteacher, to make an appointment, via the school office on 01303 847540.

Across Turner Schools we:

Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.

Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.

Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.

Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.

Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.

Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.

Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.

Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.

Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Our schools include:

Folkestone Primary

Folkestone Academy

Morehall Primary

Martello Primary

and Turner Free School.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Warren Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6DT
• Telephone: 01303 847540
• Email: martellooffice@turnerschools.com