Head of School - Full-time

The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-4002-405L
• Posted:10/12/2020
• Pay:Leadership
• Start Date:April 2021 or sooner if possible
• App Close Date:15/12/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:12th/13th January 2021

Advert

Required for April 2021 or as soon as possible

SAT L29 - L35 (£83,970 - £97,272)

We are proud of the inclusive nature of The Sittingbourne School, where children of all abilities, backgrounds and beliefs feel valued and are given the guidance and support they need to flourish. We work relentlessly to ensure that students make exceptional levels of progress.

Following the retirement of our Headteacher, we are seeking to appoint a Head of School who is experienced, dynamic and has excellent leadership skills. The role will be both challenging and rewarding in equal measure. We are looking for a successful and passionate leader to take up this fantastic opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who will be ambitious and ready to work with the Executive Headteacher, Trust Directors and our whole school community to continue the progress we have made. You will have access to the Swale Academies Trust’s network of schools that is focused on school improvement and continuous learning for both our students and our staff.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or  01795 426091 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Nicki Hodges, Executive Headteacher, for an informal discussion regarding the post by telephone: 07872 944474 or email: nicki.hodges@swale.at

We strongly recommend all interested candidates visit the school. Visits can be arranged at any time by contacting Emma Rannard, Headteacher’s P.A, by telephone (01795 472449) or by e-mail on emma.rannard@swale.at

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

All applications will be acknowledged within 24 hours – should you not receive a confirmation please call Chidi Okwesilieze, Head of HR on 07498 232277.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Trust Principal: Mr J Whitcombe

Information about the school

The Sittingbourne School is a large, oversubscribed school built on a strong sense of community, making us a warm and very special place to be part of.  Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing and happiness of every child. However, we are not a school where we allow ourselves to be defined or limited by the pastoral care we offer. We never forget that teaching and learning is our core business. Our motto is “Empowered through learning” because we believe that through excellent teaching and a fantastic curriculum every child can succeed, be happy and change their lives. Therefore, we are driving to ensure every child consistently receives high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and engages in a challenging and relevant curriculum.

This was reflected in our March 2023 Ofsted inspection report that states how, “Staff have high aspirations for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This level of ambition is evident throughout the school”. They also commented on how, “Pupils are proud of how tolerant and supportive their school is” and that, “The vast majority of pupils behave well in school”. The school was graded as “Good” for the third successive inspection.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Recruitment Team
• Address:Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME104NL
• Telephone: 01795 472449
• Email: recruitment@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Head of School Recruitment Pack