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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Eastchurch CEP School, Sheerness

  • Ref:KCC886-3106-188L
  • Posted:31/01/2020
  • Pay:L7 - L12
  • Start Date:April 2020
  • App Close Date:19/02/2020 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 26th February 2020

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Eastchurch Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a strategic leader to work alongside the Headteacher in driving school improvement.

This Deputy Headteacher will have experience in primary school improvement and will be looking for the next stage in their career.

The successful candidate will be a lead professional, confidently providing a significant role model within the Eastchurch community. They will embrace their accountability for the education of current and future generations of children with energy, passion and unrelenting aspiration, building on and developing the existing best practice across both sites. The candidate will be part of a team of professionals who champion the needs of every child, enabling them to flourish and achieve in this Church of England primary school.

We strongly recommend a tour of the school to include both sites to recognise the unique and exciting opportunity that this post offers.  To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please make initial enquiries with Tracy Ryan our School Business Manager.

With this level of responsibility and a salary to match, the Governors are offering this rare opportunity to join our continually improving school.  Are you an outstanding, inspirational leader and team player with the passion and energy for driving strategic school improvement?

Eastchurch Church of England Primary School has a high percentage of vulnerable groups and therefore experience of the strategic processes required around these groups would be beneficial although not essential, with an understanding of SENd, Pupil Premium and other pupil groups.

Please contact Tracy Ryan, School Business Manager, in the first instance, to arrange a tour.

Tel: 01795 880279 or email: finance@eastchurch.kent.sch.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th February 2020 at 12 noon

Interviews: Wednesday 26th February 2020

Information about the school

Eastchurch Primary School is a nurturing, inclusive, learning community that celebrates all possibilities. Through a journey of faith and exploration, we strive to enable all to grow as resilient life-long learners who value themselves and others. Rooted in God's love and our Christian values, we are a nurturing, inclusive community where all can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our vision flows from our biblical strapline taken from Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Together with our vision our core values of courage, forgiveness, honesty, kindness, love and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

As a single form entry school in a village location, we aim to offer a family friendly and unique experience for staff and families. Our school has a well established Christian ethos and our staff team work together to ensure our children experience success and excitement in their learning every day. We are a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk).

We are proud of our ECO status and take an active role in the environment and community life. We value outdoor learning.

Eastchurch Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Please be aware that references will be taken up prior to short listing. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

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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.