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Assistant Headteacher - Head of Sixth Form - Full-time

Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs

  • Ref:KCC886-5460-151L
  • Posted:16/01/2020
  • Pay:L14-18 £56578 - £62426
  • Start Date:April/September 2020
  • App Close Date:28/01/2020 at 17:00
  • Interviews:10/11 February

Advert

We are looking for a new Assistant Headteacher to lead our vibrant Sixth Form. This is an ideal opportunity and a unique environment for an ambitious middle leader to gain excellent, supportive training in leadership and make a significant contribution to an excellent school.

Dane Court is an outstanding, mixed selective 11–18 school in the charming seaside resort of Broadstairs. We are an IB World School, offering only IBDP and IBCP post-16. We are federated with King Ethelbert School and are part of the Coastal Academies Trust which includes four secondary schools and a large primary school, all in Thanet. We are also a Teaching School working in partnership with schools in Sandwich, Canterbury, Herne Bay, Dover and Thanet.

The post offers a unique chance to work in a dynamic, fast changing environment, at the cutting edge of modern education and to play a part in creating a new paradigm for learning in this part of England.

The post would ideally start in April but a September start would be considered.

Should you require any additional information please contact Carolyn Hobbs on 01843 864941 or ask to speak to Martin Jones, Head of School. Pre-application visits and/or discussion are welcome. To apply please complete the online application form and submit a covering letter. Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday 28th January.

This position is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure procedures.

Information about the school

Dane Court Grammar School is a mixed selective school in Broadstairs. We are an International Baccalaureate World School, and one of only a handful of schools in the UK to offer both the IB Diploma (IBDP) and Careers–related (IBCP) programmes; our curriculum is challenging, broad and internationally-minded. Dane Court teachers and Heads of Department are subject experts, with an enthusiasm for evidence-informed teaching. Our outcomes are excellent and students progress to exciting destinations, including the very best universities and high level apprenticeships. Our students are polite and highly motivated.

Dane Court Grammar School is proud to be part of the Coastal Academies Trust, a local multi-academy trust of four secondary schools and a large primary school.

We offer you: Friendly staff, working together and supporting each other. Excellent induction programme.

"This is a great place to work", "I feel very valued" (Staff Survey - September 2023)

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Carolyn Hobbs, Office Manager
  • Address:Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT
  • Telephone: (01843) 864941
  • Email: hobbs@danecourt.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01843) 608811

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.