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Interim Vice Principal: Head of Lower School - Term Time

The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-6919-409T
  • Posted:30/11/2021
  • Pay:Leadership range
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:10/12/2021 at 17:00
  • Interviews:w/c 13th December

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At The John Wallis Church of England Academy, we are determined that all our children receive an excellent education which leads to real choices in life.

 We are currently seeking an Interim Vice Principal: Head of Lower School to join our Academy Senior Leadership Team.  The Lower school is designed to ensure that our youngest pupils get off to an excellent start in life.  We are committed to enabling all children to read early and develop, within them, the confidence and characteristics that will help them overcome any challenges that come their way.

 The Head of Lower School will develop a strategic approach to raise the attainment and achievement of all pupils/students, taking responsibility for the leadership, internal organisation, management and control of their area of responsibility and consult appropriately in doing so.  They will promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom the Academy and Governing Body is responsible and those with whom they come into contact.

Skills and Experience -  To be considered for the position:

  • Hold a good honours degree or equivalent and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE);
  • Proven strong, effective leadership and people management skills. 
  • A strong awareness of whole school and wider educational issues and current developments.
  • Demonstrable ability to build effective working relationships with a range of colleagues and stakeholders, including parents/carers, teachers and external professionals.
  • Excellent organisation and time-management skills - needed for prioritising and balancing a busy and varied workload.
  • Able to credibly challenge established assumptions and ways of working and make a valuable contribution to influencing organisational culture.

Information about the school

Our vision for every John Wallis student is clear: we expect them to graduate from our Academy equipped with the qualifications, skills, and unwavering confidence needed to achieve their ambitions, whether that's pursuing higher education or embarking on their chosen career path.

Join us at The John Wallis Church of England Academy, where our commitment to excellence and belief in the power of choice shape the futures of our students. If you're passionate about education and share our vision, we invite you to apply for a position with us today.

Together, we can make a difference and provide our students with the tools they need to shape their own destinies.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Recruitment Team
  • Address:Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG
  • Telephone: 01233 623465
  • Email: HR@thejohnwallisacademy.org

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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.