Vacancy

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: Group 3 L11 - L24 (actual starting point according to experience)
Close date: 31st March 2025 at midday
Date of Interviews: 28th & 29th April 2025
Position start date: September 2025

We are looking for an exceptional Headteacher for our outstanding school to lead the next phase of our development. Tunstall CE (VA) School is situated in the historic village just outside Sittingbourne. The present building was opened in 2015 and provides a good range of facilities with extensive grounds.

What can we offer the right person?

• A strong Christian ethos throughout the school
• Delightful pupils who are eager to learn
• Highly motivated and dedicated staff team
• An inclusive learning community (and opportunities to learn Makaton)
• Well-constructed bespoke Discovery Curriculum
• Strong links with Tunstall Church and other churches in Sittingbourne
• Engaged, supportive governing body, parents and wider community
• Well-established PTFA
• An established ‘Team Tunstall’ already working very well together
• Rich variety of clubs – from breakfast to after-school
• Ongoing opportunities for your own continued professional and spiritual growth
• Many collaborative opportunities with the Diocese and groups of local schools

You will need to bring a special blend of experience and demonstrate the skills needed to both maintain our community as well as impressive creative flair to seek and develop new opportunities and enhance our school.

Governors will give preference to candidates whose religious opinions are in accordance with the tenets of the Church of England or who attend religious worship in accordance with those tenets (as set out in Sections 60 and 124AA of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998). A third reference from their church minister will be required for these candidates. Those without religious commitment are also welcome to apply. Governors will discuss this aspect in the interview process.

Visits are welcomed and will be led by a governor. Please phone the school office to book.

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).