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Headteacher - Full-time

Christ Church CEP Academy, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-3148-33L
  • Posted:15/12/2019
  • Pay:L 20 - 26
  • Start Date:1st September 2020
  • App Close Date:20/01/2020 at 16:00
  • Interviews:6th and 7th February 2020

Advert

A unique opportunity has arisen for the future of our academy.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding educator and school leader who will inspire all members of our school community.

Christ Church is a dynamic and thriving standalone academy always striving for excellence for our community. Our academy’s vision is taken from Luke 19: 1-10 and the story of Zacchaeus ”Striving to be the best version of ourselves everyday”. We believe that all children can achieve their potential at Christ Church and strive for every member of our academy family to succeed and flourish with us. Due to the retirement of the highly esteemed incumbent we are seeking a new Head Teacher to lead our fantastic school community and develop our vision even further.

The role would be ideally suited to someone looking for an exciting new chapter in their career; a forward thinking school leader who is ambitious for all our stakeholders and who has the highest possible aspirations for our children.

Our new Head Teacher will be:

  • An outstanding educator who is dedicated to providing our pupils with educational experiences that will enrich their lives and broaden their horizons
  • Is passionate about our children and dedicated to their success
  • Committed to our core Christian values and ethos as a church school
  • An experienced strategic leader with a proven track record of school improvement impact
  • A team player committed to collaborative and inclusive working who can inspire our staff, children and parents
  • A role model for our academy family with an understanding of the challenges and rewards of teaching in a vibrant and diverse coastal town community

            We can offer the successful candidate:

Our application pack will provide interested candidates with more information about this pivotal position. Further information about our academy can be found on our website: www.christchurchfolkestone.com

Application packs are available from Mrs Jo Diwell, the academy’s Administration Manager at j.diwell@christ-church-folkestone.kent.sch.uk and should be returned to Mrs Diwell at the same e-mail address.

Governors would warmly welcome potential candidates to visit the academy. Visits will be organised from Tuesday, 7th January to Friday, 17th January. Please contact the academy’s Administration Manager on 01303 253645 to arrange your visit. We look forward to hearing from you.

Christ Church CEP Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced check for regulated activity from the disclosure and barring service and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Christ Church CEP Academy is a two form entry primary academy near the centre of Folkestone. We aim to create a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment where each individual can achieve their full potential. We want our pupils to be enthused and engaged in their learning at all times and our skills based curriculum provides a wide range of opportunities to develop children’s interests and capabilities. We are a building learning power and philosophy for learning school, encouraging pupils to develop strategies which enable them to become independent, enthusiastic and confident learners.

We are committed to the safeguarding of all members of our community including children, staff, families and the wider community.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01303 226029

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.