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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Ashford St Mary's CEP School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-3340-108L
  • Posted:08/12/2017
  • Pay:Leadership Scale 7-10 (£45743-£49199)
  • Start Date:Apr 2018
  • App Close Date:15/01/2018 at 09:00
  • Interviews:29th January 2018

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We are a Church School, and we actively follow our school values of PERSEVERANCE, COMPASSION, RESPECT, FORGIVENESS, FRIENDSHIP and TRUST. 

We are seeking a new Deputy Head Teacher who is completely committed to developing teaching and learning, within our distinctive ethos .  We want someone who can successfully deputise for the Head Teacher, who works 4 days a week, and can work with our creative and committed leadership team, to ensure our children have every opportunity to be the very best they can be.

First and foremost, we are looking for someone who is confident, knowledgeable and who has the passion, energy and skillset to make a difference.  This post has responsibility for teaching, learning, standards and assessment as well as the delivery of Religious Education across all key stages.

We take our role in raising the aspirations of our children and meeting the ambitions of our staff very seriously and can offer coaching, mentoring and support to ensure your success. We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced or ambitious Assistant or Deputy Heads who can demonstrate impact on School Improvement Initiatives.

In particular we are looking for someone who:

  • Is a confident and inspiring leader with high expectations of what can be achieved.
  • Understands how children learn best and never gives up on them
  • Is flexible with a good sense of humour and an understanding of the bigger picture.
  • Can effectively coach, mentor and work alongside others.
  • Understands the communities that we serve
  • Is a thinker and innovator who can take risks to make a project their own.
  • Is a strong communicator, able to work in a dynamic team

 

We can offer you:

  • A genuine opportunity to lead and make a difference
  • High quality CPD and support to make sure that you are successful
  • A caring, well organised and vibrant environment in which to work

We would recommend you come and look around our school, we have open sessions on  Monday 18th December, Monday 8th January and Thursday 11th January.  Please contact Sarah Beaney, Business Manager (sbeaney@st-marys-ashford.kent.sch.uk 01233 625531) to make an appointment.

Information about the school

Ashford St Mary Church of England Primary School is a two form entry school situated in the centre of Ashford.

We have a spacious and attractive site where things come in twos just like Noah’s ark – two classes per year group, two halls, two libraries, two playgrounds. Each of our year groups also has a shared space which provides an additional area for learning opportunities.

Our staff are a dedicated and hardworking team but we believe in having fun together too. The supportive staff work together to achieve the same goal and ensure that each child is given the best possible chance to grow and develop into well-rounded individuals.

Ashford St Mary’s CEP School is a town centre school located in a rapidly growing town with good transport links across Kent, to London and to France. We are part of Central Ashford Town Schools collaborations (CATS) and benefit from shared professional development opportunities and sharing of good practice amongst schools in a similar catchment.

Our Christian values of trust, respect, friendship, compassion, perseverance and forgiveness were chosen by the staff, pupils and parents and underpin everything we do. We have close links with St Mary’s church and the children benefit from visiting the church for services throughout the year and from the clergy leading worship at school.

We are well resourced with ample outdoor space. Our creative curriculum offers lots of opportunities for active, hands-on learning and our children speak with pride and enthusiasm about their learning. Pupils come from a wide range of backgrounds. There is an independent nursery attached to the school as well as a breakfast and after school club. The school buildings are modern and well resourced.

Pupils and staff are extremely proud to be part of Ashford St Mary’s School.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01233 634004

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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.