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Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

Sevenoaks Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-2632-67L
  • Posted:27/04/2017
  • Pay:Leadership Scale £45,000
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:15/05/2017 at 17:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 24th May 2017

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Assistant Headteacher

Location: Kent

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

We are looking for an outstanding teacher and aspiring leader, with a passion for nurturing and inspiring children, to share in the leadership and management of the school. Sevenoaks Primary is a large school with a growing population and we are committed to ensuring excellent outcomes for all our children.

We need an Assistant Head who has the determination and drive to support the further development of the school. There will be a class responsibility on a 0.8 basis.

The successful applicant will:

  • Be a model of good practice, supporting others to improve
  • Be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards
  • Support the positive and caring ethos of the school including supporting partnerships with staff, pupils, parents, governors and the wider community
  • Be able to demonstrate effective data analysis

 

We can offer you:

  • A friendly and supportive staff with a strong commitment to teamwork
  • Excellent opportunities to develop own skills
  • Friendly, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
  • The opportunity to work with children and a well-established staff across the school

 

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Rachel Sermon on 01732 453952 or the email address below for dates.

Sevenoaks Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To obtain an application form, contact Rachel Sermon by email: manager@sevenoaks.kent.sch.uk. Alternatively, we will also accept applications through www.kent-teach.com  and other sites advertising this vacancy. Please post or email your completed application back to the School Secretary at Sevenoaks Primary School, Bradbourne Park Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3LB.  manager@sevenoaks.kent.sch.uk                    

Information about the school

Sevenoaks Primary School is a large, successful 3 form entry primary school where governors, parents and staff work closely together for the benefit of the children.

We strive to develop our children’s individual talents to their fullest potential by providing a happy school environment, which promotes high achievement, broad interests, self-discipline, respect and care for others. These qualities are reflected in our new school values - perseverance, kindness, love of learning, creativity, team and courage.

Sevenoaks Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, a DBS and Social Media searches.

In September 2017 we moved into our new state-of-the-art building. Our school is set in grounds of approximately 14 acres.

Ofsted - Good 2023 (report attached)

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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.