Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Chevening CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

Ref:KCC886-3307-86L
Posted:02/04/2019
Pay:L6-10
Start Date:Sep 2019
App Close Date:01/05/2019 at 12:00
Interviews:May 20th and 21st

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VACANCY DESCRIPTION

The Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and motivated Deputy Headteacher to support the strategic development of our school. This post is an exciting opportunity for anyone aspiring to senior leadership/headship.

If you are:

An experienced and excellent KS1/2 teacher with high expectations of children and adults
Able to uphold and encourage the school’s strong Christian ethos
A strong team player who can collaborate with the Headteacher, Governors and leadership team in leading the development of the school
Aspirational, motivational and inspirational; able to guide a dedicated staff team
Experienced in subject/phase leadership, with good organisational and interpersonal skills
Committed to inclusion, innovation and creativity
Ambitious for future further leadership roles

We can offer:

An exceptionally caring and supportive school community
Hard working and passionate staff team
Well-behaved, friendly and confident children
Excellent resources, facilities and IT
Regular non-contact and leadership time; part-time teaching responsibility intended.
Professional development opportunities
Support with CofEPQH or NPQH

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed between 1^st and 5^th April and between 23^rd and 25^th April 2019. To arrange a visit please telephone Mrs English (School Secretary) on 01732 452895.

Closing Date: 1^st May 2019 at midday

Shortlisting: 2nd May 2019

Visits to candidates’ schools: week commencing 6^th May 2019

Interviews: Monday 20^th and Tuesday 21^st May 2019.

Start Date: Sept. 2019

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.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jane Phillips
Address:Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2SA
Telephone: 01732 452895
Email: office@chevening.kent.sch.uk

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