Vacancy

Employment type:Full-time
Salary: £63,815 to £73,819.
Close date: 6th May 2025 at Midday.
Date of Interviews: 19th and 20th May 2025 
Position start date: September 2025 or January 2026

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational individual?

If so you could be exactly who we are looking for to lead our school through a period of change. Our vibrant, supportive environment is home to engaged and well-behaved students who are eager to learn. You'll work alongside a dedicated staff with a growth mindset, committed to making a difference and continually developing their skills. Our active and supportive PTA, along with an engaged parent community, work closely together to create a positive school culture. You'll enjoy a fantastic local community and a strong, encouraging governing body that actively supports your personal and professional growth. Plus, with a lively school social calendar, you'll feel right at home in a school that truly values its people.

What We Are Looking For:

• An individual who can inspire and influence staff, pupils, parents, and the local community, developing engagement with the school vision, values, and goals.
• Someone who demonstrates excellent people management skills, emotional intelligence, and approachability.
• Evidence of successful previous leadership in other positions or school.
• Ability to manage strategic financial issues, changes in demographics and someone who will find opportunities for school improvement. 

What We Can Offer:

• A central location in Tonbridge, with great outside space that includes an on-site Forest School area.
• A hugely supportive parent and carer community and a successful Parent Teacher Association.
• Governors committed to facilitating staff development and well-being.

If you are passionate about education and ready to lead a dynamic school community, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Slade Primary School and make a lasting impact on our students' futures.


Please enjoy our below video highlighting our wonderful school.

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).