Deputy Headteacher (Class Based with Leadership Non-Contact Time) - Full-time

Egerton Church of England Primary School, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-3199-91L
Posted:02/03/2021
Pay:Salary: Leadership Scale 1-4 £42,195 - £46,500
Start Date:1st September 2021
App Close Date:24/03/2021 at 10:00
Interviews:W/C 19th April 2021

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Excellent Leadership and Career Development Opportunity

Due to the promotion of our previous Deputy to Headship, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly competent, engaging individual who has the drive and enthusiasm to help fulfil our school’s vison.

We are looking for a highly motivated, quick thinking, articulate and creative leader to join our friendly and supportive team in a school of happy, enthusiastic and respectful children. This position will suit an energetic person who is passionate about education and leadership, has the highest expectations of themselves and others, is a dynamic primary practitioner who understands outstanding teaching and learning and a strong communicator with emotional intelligence.

Our new deputy will have a proven track record of excellence both inside and outside the classroom and be expected to develop whole school teaching and learning, curriculum, staff development and assessment. High expectations are key to the role and a commitment to inclusive education, so that everyone can achieve. Our new deputy also needs to have the ability to lead teams with care and confidence.

In return, we offer a prospect in which to learn and develop a strong and creative leadership practice, the opportunity to work in collaboration with other local headteachers and schools in the Ashford area as well as more widely in Kent, a strong, supportive and active governing body, a positive, caring and welcoming environment with a Christian ethos.

If you are ambitious, enjoy a challenge and want to make a real difference to children’s lives, then please contact the school for a telephone conversation with the headteacher and find out if Egerton is the right school for you. Visiting the school is encouraged but, due to COVID, government guidance will need to be adhered to. In the meantime, a virtual tour can be found on our website.

The closing date for applications is 10:00 on Wednesday 24^th March 2021. Short listed candidates will be invited for interview week commencing 19^th April 2021.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

Set in the Kent countryside, between Ashford and Lenham, Egerton Church of England Primary School is a one form entry primary school with 180 children on roll. Naturally the children are our greatest asset and the school plays a central part in the village community.

We are a voluntary controlled Church of England school, committed to providing the highest quality education for all pupils in an atmosphere where our Christian faith is evident in all we teach and do together. Our aim is to create a community where our core values of perseverance, compassion, respect, forgiveness, honesty and hope are always present. All members – children, teachers, parents, staff and governors - play a key part in building community and we encourage with praise; we teach by example; we lead with respect for all.

We have an enthusiastic and welcoming staff team who are committed to providing a safe and happy environment which nurtures every child, which encourages them to develop their personal talents and which challenges them to achieve the highest academic standard. We believe the induction of new staff members is key, and have training opportunities available in school, as well as encouraging our staff to work collaboratively with each other. We have a very supportive governing body, as well as an active parent association who are keen to help fund improvements in our curriculum and school grounds. We are looking for someone who is willing to join our dedicated team, working alongside other staff to continue moving learning forward.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Susan Hubbard, School Business Manager
Address:Stisted Way, Egerton, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9DR
Telephone: (01233) 756274
Email: sbm@egerton.kent.sch.uk

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