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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Chevening CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-3307-60L
  • Posted:26/03/2017
  • Pay:L 6-10
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:20/04/2017 at 14:00
  • Interviews:28th April / 2nd May

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VACANCY DESCRIPTION

The Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and highly motivated teacher to support the strategic development of our school. This post is an exciting opportunity for anyone aspiring to headship and involves a mixture of class teaching and leadership time.

 

If you have:

  • Excellent classroom practice with high expectations of learning and behaviour
  • Are able to support the strong Christian ethos of the school
  • The ability to work in partnership with the Headteacher and leadership team to support the strategic development of the school
  • The personality and leadership skills to motivate and inspire a dedicated staff
  • Some management experience, good organisational and interpersonal skills
  • A commitment to inclusion, innovation and creativity
  • Are aspiring to future further leadership roles

 

We can offer:

  • An exceptionally supportive school community
  • Hard working and friendly staff
  • Well-behaved, motivated children
  • Excellent ICT facilities and classroom resources
  • Regular non-contact time
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Support with CofEPQH or NPQH

 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

 

We are a thriving forward looking school within an idyllic village setting enjoying close links with St. Botolph’s Church and Chevening House and excellent road links. We have been graded as Outstanding in both Ofsted and our church SIAMs inspections.

Our enthusiastic and responsive children are a joy to teach. The staff team is hardworking and dedicated to providing the best education for the children.

We have a reputation for high standards and are looking for a deputy head teacher to work alongside our newly appointed headteacher to take this happy, caring school into an outstanding future.

Our Christian values are alive throughout the school and we are seeking a deputy headteacher who can support this ethos.

We are a happy and friendly staff team, who would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please telephone the school on 01732 452895

 

Closing Date: 20th April

Shortlisting: 21st April

Interviews: 28th April, 2nd May

Start Date: Sept. 2017

 

Information about the school

We are a thriving, one form entry school within an idyllic village setting with excellent road connections. The school has close links with St. Botolph’s Church, Chipstead village, and Chevening House. We have been graded as Good by OFSTED (2019) and Outstanding by church SIAMs (2017) inspections.

Chevening children are enthusiastic and enjoy learning. The staff team is diligent and dedicated to providing the best education for the children.

We are inspired by the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13: 31-32): “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” and aim to provide an excellent education by being

  • true to Christ and His teachings.  

  • known for kind and thoughtful actions and attitudes.  

  • inclusive in serving, sharing and showing God’s love to benefit all.  

This Biblical Vision underpins our discussions, decisions and direction; our school values are well-established and alive in all we do. We are seeking individuals who can uphold this ethos.

If you want to know more about this opportunity we would love to hear from you.

Chevening (St Botolph's) CE (VA) Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, barring services check and satisfactory references.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.