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Assistant Headteacher - Full-time

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-5207-62L
  • Posted:19/04/2021
  • Pay:L 4-8
  • Start Date:1st September 2021
  • App Close Date:11/05/2021 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Saturday 22nd May

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St Francis Catholic Primary School -  a permanent assistant headteacher for September 2021.

 We are looking to appoint an inspirational and strategic assistant Headteacher (Pastoral), with a sophisticated understanding of pastoral care in a primary environment.  The successful candidate will have a track record of fostering the well-being of pupils in a high achieving environment. 

This exciting role will suit an ambitious individual with a calm and intelligent approach towards all young people and staff alike. It is a position that comes with great responsibility so you must be a positive influencer and have a strong strategy to ensure the well-being of our young people.

The Assistant Head (Pastoral) will play a significant role in the day-to-day life of the school and will be expected to make a major contribution to the school’s strategic development. 

It is essential that you are able to support the headteacher in promoting the Catholic ethos of the school through your leadership, actions, behaviour and relationships with the whole community.

We are looking for a role model for pupils and colleagues, a leader who will nurture excellence in our pupils by delivering an innovative and effective pastoral programme. The ideal candidate will recommend and implement innovations from research and practice in pastoral provision, lead the development of pupil character and well-being, their safeguarding and the care and well-being of the staff.  Responsibility for driving outdoor learning is included in this role.

This is an exceptional opportunity for candidates who have proven leadership and management skills in an educational setting, who can work in partnership with the headteacher, the senior leadership team and other stakeholders to continue to develop a clear vision, direction and operational framework for the school.

There will be a teaching commitment of two days per week.

We can offer you:

  • lovely children who enjoy their learning and are respectful of their peers and adults alike.
  • a really supportive team who will work with you in the best interests of our children
  • a CPD programme which is carefully planned to enable all staff to develop their skills and experience
  • a supportive governing body

If you think this is the role for you please contact the school and we will be delighted to tell you more about our lovely school and arrange an after school visit.

Please complete your application using the attached CES form.

St Francis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including, safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK. 

 

Information about the school

St Francis is a popular, inclusive, well- equipped primary school serving a wide Catholic community in Maidstone and beyond. We are a large two form entry school with over 420 pupils on roll. The school is housed in a modern building which includes an open plan library. All classes are well resourced and have promethean boards and visualisers.

We are a hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic team described by Ofsted as “an impressive professional workforce, committed to ensuring that all pupils make progress”. We are committed to enabling all children to achieve the very best they can through a dynamic, creative and questioning curriculum. Staff development is always focused on ensuring outstanding teaching and learning, with challenge for all.

We have a highly skilled workforce which includes specialist staff who support children with learning and emotional needs in a supportive, dedicated environment which is specially resourced.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2018, judged the school to be good in all areas.

Tolerance, mutual respect and understanding are central to the excellent relationships and standards of behaviour within the school.

Our children are energetic and friendly and enjoy taking responsibility for themselves and others. We believe in developing the whole child in a happy and safe environment where high expectations of learning and discipline ensure that all are able to achieve academically, spiritually and socially.

We provide an outstanding Catholic education with many opportunities for our children to become immersed in the liturgical life of the school and our parish through daily assemblies, masses and other services.

Our community is enriched through strong relationships with all stakeholders – children, staff, parents, governors and friends work together to secure the best outcomes for our children. You would receive a very warm welcome to our school community.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622) 771568

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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.