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Kent-Teach is the go to for leadership roles in Kent Schools. Whether you are looking to become Head of Department or Head of School, Kent-Teach is here to help you climb your way up the career ladder.
If you are looking to further your career by moving into Headship, you may wish to consider the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
To undertake the NPQH for Headship the Teaching Regulation Agency recommend that you are:
For more information and resources visit the Teaching Regulation Agency website
Kent County Council offers additional support to New Headteachers and those aspiring to headship. For more information on support and mentoring visit www.kelsi.org.uk.
Kent also works in Partnership with Southern Educational Leadership Trust (SELT) to contribute to leadership development and support new and existing Headteachers.
If you want to leave Easter holidays, you must resign by 31st January. If you want to leave at the end of the school year, you must resign by 30th April. If you are a headteacher, the Burgundy Book specifies a notice period of a minimum of three months’ notice and in the summer term four months’ notice to leave your post at the end of the term.