Headteacher - Full-time

Vale View Community Primary School and Nursery, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2531-129L
• Posted:05/03/2021
• Pay:L11-17
• Start Date:September 2021
• App Close Date:20/04/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:26th-28th April

Advert

We are seeking to appoint a Head Teacher who is motivated and passionate about learning to lead our one-form entry school with nursery.  A proven record of strong leadership is essential to build upon the excellent work of the current head teacher. The successful candidate will work not only with the hardworking and committed staff of Vale View but also alongside the Executive Head Teacher and the other head teachers within the Whinless Down Academy Trust. 

The role requires a forward thinking and motivational leader who thrives on making a difference to children’s lives and loves the challenge of continual improvement through strategic planning and direction. It will be essential to maintain the excellent relationships already established with all stakeholders and to be able to manage a range of situations to a favourable outcome.

Joining the Vale View team will offer a wonderful experience working alongside a vibrant and supportive staff, delightful children and an all-round loyal team.

Attached is a recruitment pack which will give you a full insight in to the role, as well as the job description and person specification. 

For this post, please contact Claudia Sawyers on p.a.toheadteacher@prioryfields.kent.sch.uk or 01304 211543 if you have any questions or would like to arrange a tour. 

Information about the school

The Whinless Down Academy Trust aims to provide excellent opportunities for local children, in local schools, run by local people. It is a primary school only Trust, based in Dover, Kent, comprising of Vale View, Priory Fields and St Martins. Collaborative working is integral to our trust approach, and we continue to support and learn from each other.

We have a friendly and supportive team who work in close collaboration across the Trust to secure best outcomes for children through an exciting and engaging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of our pupils. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for staff at all levels and in all roles - fulfilling out true belief that learning changes lives.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will conduct an online search of all shortlisted applicants. The purpose of this search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lisa Sprigmore (Headteacher)
• Address:Vale View Road, Elms Vale, Dover, Kent, CT17 9NP
• Telephone: (01304) 202821
• Email: sbm@vale-view.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 202821

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack