Vacancy

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: L9 – L16, £61,534 - £72,162
Close date: 8th December 2025 at Midday
Date of Interviews: 6th & 7th January 2026
Position start date: April/ September 2026

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 approx. 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 (earth class), sensory room, and a multi-purpose technology room within the school which is used for whole class cookery, projects and science experiments among other things. 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.
• We actively encourage all our staff to continue their professional development to enhance their skills and experience

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