Vacancy

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £51,567 to £58,175
Close date: 12th September 2022 at Midday
Date of Interviews: 12th & 13th October
Position start date: January 2023

Hever Church of England Primary School is a much loved and well resourced one form entry school in Hever, Kent. We occupy a lovely site in the heart of the village adjacent to the 900 year old St Peter’s church and the historic castle. We have a dedicated team of teaching professionals and a hugely successful and resourceful PTA. 

Hever’s Governors are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, inspirational Headteacher to build on our school’s current strengths and achievements and take this school to the successful future it deserves.

We are looking for:

• an inspirational leader who can progress this school to achieve Good or better at the next Ofsted inspection
• a commitment to our Christian values and to realising the potential of every child
• the drive, in consultation with parents and carers, to prepare pupils for the second phase of their education
• an intuitive leader who respects and takes into account pupil voice. 
• an ability to inspire and motivate others and work collaboratively with governors, staff and parents
• an analytical leader with first rate organisational and strong financial skills and the ability to think strategically
• an individual who is friendly, approachable and who listens carefully to the school community
• a responsible person with a strong sense of accountability, excellent people skills and a drive for excellence

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to lead an exciting school to the realisation of its potential
• a welcoming and safe learning environment, with excellent facilities 
• a lovely, dynamic, cohesive team of teachers and TAs committed to helping all our pupils to reach their potential
• well behaved and happy children eager to learn and make the most of all that is on offer at Hever and flourish in the wider world
• a school with a strong collaborative bond with our parents and carers
• a supportive, proactive and friendly governing body (with a wide range of professional skills) dedicated to school improvement.
• a lively and hugely energetic Parent Teachers Association who have achieved great things for the school and are always keen to do more.