Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2027-91L
• Posted:12/03/2021
• Pay:L6 - L10
• Start Date:1 September 2021
• App Close Date:19/04/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 30 April 2021

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Archbishop Courtenay CE Primary is seeking to appoint a substantive Deputy Headteacher from 1^st September 2021

As a haven of hope and aspiration, our richly unique and diverse children are nurtured with kindness and compassion, learning to value themselves and others.

God’s love and care guides us along our spiritual path making us a strong, resilient and proud community ready to learn, thrive and flourish together.

We are looking for a person who: -

• Is excited to work with the Headteacher to lead the school on its rapid improvement journey
• Has substantial recent senior leadership experience
• Can demonstrate impact of work to develop distributed leadership
• Understands and can analysis data effectively to drive improvement
• Can model excellent teaching
• Has high expectations of staff, children and themselves
• Has a passion for raising standards and attainment
• Will work effectively with the Trust and local collaboration schools
• Has an engaging style and motivates staff and pupils
• Has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice
• Has demonstrated their ability to lead others as an assistant or deputy HT
• Has a proven track record in leading whole school improvement
• Is an excellent role model for staff and pupils within the school
• Is an excellent communicator
• Is committed to developing and enhancing the distinctively Christian ethos of the school
• Encourages a whole school approach to improvement

We can offer you: -

• Well-motivated children who are eager to learn
• A well-resourced learning environment
• Commitment to continued professional development
• An enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• A forward- thinking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff.

If you would like to arrange a visit to our school or an informal chat with our Headteacher, please email headteacher@abc.aquilatrust.co.uk

We reserve the right to close applications early.

All applications should me made via Kent-Teach.

Information about the school

Archbishop Courtenay Church of England Primary School is an expanding 1.5 form entry school and a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk).

We work closely with our community, especially All Saints' Church, and have a PTFA which helps organise many events. PE and music specialists provide additional curriculum enrichment. All early years classrooms have their own, purpose-built outside learning environment. Our Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager offers highly effective support to our pupils and their families.

Archbishop Courtenay Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sandra Morgan
• Address:Eccleston Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN
• Telephone: 01622 754666
• Email: smorgan@abc.aquilatrust.co.uk

Fax: 01622 355174

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