Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

St Martin's School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2313-148L
• Posted:18/12/2017
• Pay:L1-5
• Start Date:Apr 2018
• App Close Date:24/01/2018 at 13:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 30th January 2018

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We are looking for an inspirational Assistant Headteacher with a passion for Inclusion.

Can you support others to develop outstanding teaching and learning?

Are you an experienced SENCo, or willing to train to be a SENCo, and have the passion and drive for Inclusive practice? Do you have experience of working collaboratively with external agencies for best outcomes for pupils?

This is a non-class based leadership role working closely with the Head of School and within the Inclusion Team to drive the school forwards in continuously providing exciting and creative learning opportunities for all.

We have an amazing and supportive team who truly care for all individuals – children and adults alike, and are fully committed to our aim to create a community of life-long learners.

You will be:

• an experienced Middle/Senior Leader
• an excellent classroom practitioner
• an effective communicator and strong team player.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, kind and friendly children and staff
• A focus on providing an engaging and rich creative curriculum
• Commitment to achieving the highest standards for all   
• Professional development opportunities to nurture your ambitions, (including SENCo training)

Call us to organise a visit and see for yourself our well-resourced, friendly and inviting school.

Note: Although this post is non-class based, there will be some PPA/absence cover involved.

Information about the school

St Martin’s School is proud to be part of the Whinless Down Academy Trust; a MAT committed to providing excellent local schools for local children. We work closely with our two partner schools, Priory Fields and Vale View to give children the very best learning experience. Our trust truly believes that learning changes lives.

St Martin's School is a one form entry school, situated in a long-established residential area on the western outskirts of Dover. We have a friendly and supportive team who work in close collaboration across the Trust to secure best outcomes for children through an exciting and engaging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of our children. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for staff at all levels and in all roles.

St Martin's School benefits from the skills of a range of support staff including a FLO, Learning Mentor, a range of Teaching Assistants, sports coaches and a specialist music teacher.

The school was awarded good by OFSTED in September 2018.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and requires satisfactory references. Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will conduct an online search of all shortlisted applicants. The purpose of this search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE.

The Trust's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Ex-Offender's Policy can be found in the School Details section and below.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sonia Niemiec
• Address:Markland Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9LY
• Telephone: (01304) 206620
• Email: office@stmartins.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 242626

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• Job Description