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Head of School - Full-time

Twydall Primary School, Gillingham

  • Ref:MED887-2014-20L
  • Posted:20/01/2022
  • Pay:Leadership Scale L13 - 17
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:09/02/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 21st February 2022

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We are a mainstream community school, which is part of the Rainham Mark Education Trust family of schools.  The Trust comprises of Rainham Mark Grammar School, Riverside Primary School and Twydall Primary School.  The key values held by our school community add to the success and inclusive nature of the school.  These are our 4 C’s, which are

Care, Courtesy, Consideration and Commitment.  The school has an integrated specialist provision for a small number of children with Physical Disabilities.

The Governing Body of Twydall Primary School are looking to appoint a Head of School and invite applications from qualified teachers with leadership experience who wish to join our unique, hard-working and inclusive school and who have the passion to inspire.

The successful applicant will work under the Executive Headteacher of the two Primary Schools within the Trust and become part of our Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will be a leading practitioner who has a proven track record of raising standards of achievement for all pupils including promoting high quality teaching, monitoring and assessment and the effective use of resources to encourage pupils to overcome barriers to become independent learners.  The successful candidate will be committed to providing support for children’s welfare, and to support the inclusion of all pupils in all aspects of school life.

As Head of School, you will be given the chance to coach, inspire and collaborate with our highly skilled and dedicated staff. You will be able to build upon the high quality teaching and learning across the school and enhance our broad, balanced and creative curriculum which is designed to engage all children, stimulate their curiosity and encourage a love of learning that will grow with them.  You will be able to lead by example, demonstrating an understanding of behaviour as a form of communication, whilst holding high expectations and supporting children to achieve.

The successful candidate will:

  • have a proven track record of inspiring and empowering those around them to raise standards
  • have high expectations of achievement and behaviour and believe that every child can succeed
  • have a clear vision to develop the school and the skills and determination to achieve this
  • have an excellent understanding of how to develop an effective primary curriculum
  • be committed to working in partnership with parents and the community to provide a safe and caring environment which allows pupils to develop socially, emotionally and academically

In turn we can offer:

  • the opportunity to work with RMET, a geographically local academy group, which strongly supports staff CPD and well-being
  • committed, happy, friendly and supportive staff
  • enthusiastic children

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A DBS Check at the appropriate level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We encourage visits to see our school in action.  Please telephone 01634 231761 or e-mail williams-king.s@twydallprimary.org.uk to make an appointment.

 

Information about the school

Rainham Mark Education Trust is a family of three Academies in Medway, compromising of Rainham Mark Grammar School - Ofsted ‘Good’ May 2022, Riverside Primary School and Nursery - Ofsted ‘Good’ November 2019 and Twydall Primary School and Nursery - Ofsted ‘Good’ May 2023.

The core purpose of the Trust is to cultivate wisdom, character and strength in students so they can understand, celebrate and shape the world in which they live.

Together, our ambitions for the children in our local community continue to build on current success, and raise the bar further, such that the life chances of each child in our care are maximised through a deeply inclusive education, routinely high expectations, and a range of opportunities that seek to embed a love of learning.

Rainham Mark Education Trust (RMET) is in a very exciting stage of its development, having recently realigned and strengthened our central team, relaunched our vision and established an ambitious future strategy.

The benefits of working for us include:

  • Support from a network of senior leaders and teachers within the school and our Trust

  • Regular planned opportunities to collaborate and share best practice within the Trust

  • Working with a team of friendly, dedicated and hardworking staff and Trustees

  • An outstanding offer of CPD opportunities

  • A sharp focus on staff well-being including Health Care provision

As a Trust we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals under its care. This commitment to safeguarding is shared by all the academies within RMET, as we strive to promote the welfare of our pupils. We require all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and we therefore implement a thorough recruitment process across all academies that aligns with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. This process includes conducting online checks on shortlisted candidates and all employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

We are also committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of school life. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other characteristic. We celebrate the diversity of our school community and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, safe and able to achieve their full potential. We believe that this approach not only supports our students to achieve their best, but also prepares them for life in a diverse and interconnected world. If you share our commitment to equality and diversity, we welcome your application to join our team.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:People Services Team
  • Address:Twydall Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JS
  • Telephone: 01634 231 761
  • Email: recruitment@rmet.org

Documents

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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.