Head of School - Full-time

Dame Janet Primary Academy, Ramsgate

Ref:KCC886-2015-100L
Posted:30/03/2020
Pay:Leadership L12
Start Date:September 2020
App Close Date:20/04/2020 at 12:00
Interviews:24th April 2020

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Head of School

Full time

To Start: September 2020

Salary: L12

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding person to the role of Head of School at Dame Janet. We want someone who understands what it means to achieve the highest standards and who can articulate their vision to children and adults.

The Head of School will lead the School on a day to day basis and direct the continued development of teaching and learning at Dame Janet in collaboration with the Executive Headteacher.

We are looking for someone who wants to make a mark and who can help lead our school forwards.

Our children deserve the very best so the successful candidate will:

Be an excellent teacher
Be an excellent communicator
Have high standards and expectations
Have been successful in managing and leading others

If you are a person who never gives up, who faces adversity with a smile and loves what you do and you share our values of DETERMINATION, JOY, PRIDE and ACHIEVEMENT then we want you to join us.

This is a highly rewarding position and we offer in return:

A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
A wide range of resources and a team approach to working
A supportive and friendly community

To find out more about the school and this post call and speak to Mr Sam Atkinson (Executive Headteacher) and please make an appointment to visit.

For application paperwork please contact Mr Daniel More (School Business Manager)

When applying please make reference to the Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

Closing date: Interviews:

Safeguarding: TKAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure for this authority.

Equal Opportunities: TKAT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Information about the school

'Readers for life, leaders in life.'

Welcome to Dame Janet - a family school, in the heart of Ramsgate.

Inspired by the children of Ramsgate we are a school on two sites, with a thriving forest school and other outdoor learning opportunities. Dame Janet is a GOOD school really worth finding out more about. Our vision is for every child to develop the skill and the will to become life long readers. Children enjoy a challenging but fun curriculum that prepares them well for their futures. From their earliest days to their last in Year Six, the children make good progress and immerse themselves in our rich curriculum. Children have travelled through time, explored the wonders of the ancient world and fought off monsters; using a range of technology and experiencing learning in different environments. Our provision and our focus on personal development and welfare is outstanding. The whole school is passionately committed to giving pupils a wide range of real-life and enriching experiences and through these the children have gone off to the secondary school of their choice prepared and ready to grow and keep learning.

If you would like to find out more about the school and its work, then please visit or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Mrs Gemma Sherwin (Head of School) Mr Sam Atkinson (Executive Headteacher)

Job Contact Information

Name:Mr S Atkinson
Address:Newington Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6PR
Telephone: 01843 591807
Email: daniel.more@djpa-tkat.org

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