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Headteacher - Full-time

Pluckley CEP School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-3142-39L
  • Posted:08/01/2019
  • Pay:L6 - L12
  • Start Date:Apr 2019
  • App Close Date:28/01/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:13th February 2019

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TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South of England with over 40 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family.

Pluckley Church of England Primary school are currently looking for a Headteacher who will use their leadership experience to ensure that we continue to develop and remain at the heart of our community.

We are a small, highly regarded and popular village primary school situated in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside.  As a Church of England (Controlled) Primary School we consider it vital that children develop in an atmosphere in which the Christian principles of love and respect are given the highest priority.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who can convincingly demonstrate that s/he will work with the governing body to determine a clear and inspiring vision and supporting strategy with a track record of:

  • Raising educational standards
  • Improving the quality of teaching and learning
  • Setting high expectations for self and others
  • Wanting the very best for all pupils
  • Being highly self-motivated and making a real difference to children’s lives
  • Working collaboratively to get the very best out of all members of the school community

At Pluckley CofE School we believe that all children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, challenged and secure: secure in the knowledge they are safe and cared for; challenged to achieve their best; and happy in the knowledge they are each appreciated for their individuality and their achievements.

We are a school, where all children from all backgrounds and abilities can be safe, successful and happy. Why not come and find out for yourself?

Information about the school

Pluckley Church of England Primary is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust. We are are small friendly school located in the heart of our village.

We are committed to building a culture where our values are evident in our everyday working, where respect and care for each other underpin our aspiration as an organisation.

Our motivation is to ensure all children can access the same opportunities and experiences whilst proudly celebrating their unique differences and backgrounds.

We are proud to have a workforce that has a shared belief of our purpose and values and one in which our staff, as well as our pupils, continue to thrive.

At Pluckley we believe that all children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, challenged and secure: secure in the knowledge they are safe and cared for; challenged to achieve their best; and happy in the knowledge they are each appreciated for their individuality and their achievements.

As a church school, we put Christian teachings and values at the heart of everything we do.

Children at Pluckley Church of England Primary School are encouraged to value:

Respect, by valuing the diversity, rights and property of others

Endeavour, by striving to achieve our best and also valuing the achievements of others

Friendship, by showing consideration to others

Leadership, by understanding that we are all leaders of our own learning

Enjoyment, through active involvement in school life and making the most of our opportunities

Cooperation, by working together appropriately to achieve our aims

Trust, by having faith and confidence in each other to guide us on our journey together

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lorraine Smith
  • Address:Pluckley Church Of England Primary School, The Street, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0QS
  • Telephone: 01233 840422
  • Email: hrhubteam3@tkat.org

Documents

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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.