Sutton Valence Primary School

Vacancy

Employment type: Full time
Salary: L10 – L16 (£55,360 - £64,225)
Closing date for applications: 21st April 2023 at Midday
Interview days: 4th & 5th May 2023
Start date: September 2023


Sutton Valence Primary School is a co-educational, one form entry, Kent Local Authority Primary School with up to 218 children, aged from 4 to 11 years. Currently, we have 205 pupils on roll. We are in a village overlooking the weald of Kent, south of Maidstone and have been since 1914. The school is fortunate to have great facilities including: a large playing field, environmental areas used by our Forest school, sensory room, computer suite and teaching kitchen. We have a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team, a supportive group of governors, and an active parent teacher association.

We are looking to appoint a new Headteacher who can continue to deliver the school’s vision and values as shown above. We encourage all pupils to take that next step for knowledge, learning and adventure through our school curriculum offer and our published program on 100 things to do before leaving Sutton Valence Primary School. 

What we are looking for:

An experienced teaching professional, who embodies the school’s core values, to take the school on the next step in its journey.
A leader who will inspire and enthuse the pupils, staff team, parents/carers. 
A person who will bring sound operational management, planning, monitoring and evaluating school improvements, coupled with strategic thinking to prepare for the future. 
A team player who works effectively with other schools and organisations to champion best practice. 

 What we can offer you:

A caring school community with thoughtful, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils.
A dedicated team of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff all committed to the children and school.
Strong support from the community, including from the parent teacher association and the governors.

Visits and tours of the school are encouraged, please contact the office to arrange this.

office@sutton-valence.kent.sch.uk

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).

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