Vacancy

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: L15-23 (£70,293-£85,529) 
Close date: 15th September 2025 at midday
Date of Interviews: 29th and 30th September 2025
Position start date: January 2026

The Governors of Holy Trinity and St John’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a leader who will further develop the school's distinctive Christian character, strengths, and achievements.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a clear philosophy and passion for our school and wider community
• Continue to build upon and share our strong Christian vision to lead our school and community successfully into the future
• Will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring the highest standards of education and care for all our children
• Collaborate with stakeholders, the leader will enhance school performance and support pupils' academic, social, physical, and spiritual growth

What We Are Looking For:

• An inspirational leader with proven excellent leadership skills
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning to support student achievement and foster a positive sense of self in each child
• A commitment to realising the potential of every child
• Skilled at motivating and empowering team members at all levels
• A commitment to excellence and lifelong learning
• A proven record of organisational and financial skills
• An individual who is approachable, and actively listens to the school community
• A drive to strengthen and build collaborative networks both within the school community and externally
• Be fully committed to ensuring safeguarding practices at the school are highly effective
  

In return, we can offer:

• A school with a strong Christian ethos which is vibrant, diverse and inclusive making it an inspiring place to work
• Motivated children eager to learn and succeed
• A committed staff team and supportive governing body who are eager to see the school continue to build on its successes
• A dedicated and supportive Senior Leadership Team and hard-working staff who are committed to developing and raising standards
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their families
• Leadership development including opportunities to work with the Diocese and Local Authority and alongside other schools through our link with the Thanet Endeavour Learning Trust
• A well-equipped inclusive school (including a Specialist Resource Provision)
• A competitive salary

Please contact the School Office to make an appointment, via the school office either by email at office@htsj.school or by telephone to arrange a visit on 01843 223237. We look forward to welcoming you to 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).