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Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

St Katharine's Knockholt CEP School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-3303-42L
  • Posted:01/03/2021
  • Pay:L5 - 9
  • Start Date:September 2021
  • App Close Date:22/03/2021 at 10:00
  • Interviews:TBA

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We are seeking to appoint a Deputy who can inspire, motivate, and influence staff and pupils. We are looking for someone who can take a leading role in maintaining the highest standards of teaching, learning and pupil discipline.

Are you able to deliver educational excellence and inspire both pupils and staff within the school? We are looking for an exceptional teacher, preferably with KS2 experience – a teacher that is hardworking and committed to raising standards. We expect you to be able to lead by example, be fair, kind and have a sense of humour!

Are you able to lead teaching and learning, further raising the quality and effectiveness of learning experiences for all? We are looking for an inspiring, creative, and dynamic leader with a positive attitude. We want someone who is totally passionate about making a difference to the children of our school and creating memorable learning experiences. We are proud of our creative curriculum and the wealth of opportunities it offers children.  As an inclusive school we would welcome a candidate that is experienced/interested in all areas of SEN.

Are you able to evidence impact within your current position? We want someone who will make a difference!

Are you ambitious for both yourself and for others?

We can offer a friendly and caring atmosphere with enthusiastic learners. We are a happy and dedicated staff team with supportive parents and governors.

 

Children are hugely proud of their school, and their behaviour is always good and at times impeccable. The school is a warm, open and tolerant community.  

Ofsted 2017

 

This is a school which values each individual and allows them to flourish

Siams 2018

 

Prospective candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school.

St Katharine’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks including a DBS check.

References may be taken up before interview – please advise if you would rather this did not happen.

Information about the school

St Katharines Knockholt Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is a village primary school of 180 pupils. We are a very popular school and have a strong family Christian ethos. We are extremely well resourced as a school and the standards of our learning environments are high.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Miss Sarah-Jane Tormey
  • Address:Main Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7LS
  • Telephone: (01959) 532237
  • Email: admin@knockholt.kent.sch.uk
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.