Vacancy

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £57,836 - £66,919
Close date: 5th January 2026 at Midday
Date of Interviews: 20th and 21st January
Position start date: April/September 2026

The Trustees of Graveney Primary School are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher with whom our school’s ethos, vision and values clearly resonate.  The school welcomed Ofsted in 2023, and we are proud to be continue to be recognised as a “Good” school. It is now ready to move into its next chapter of growth and development.  To lead this initiative, we are seeking applications from leaders who can inspire and deliver a clearly articulated vision and do so with integrity, vigour and true sense of community.

At Graveney, we believe in celebrating success at every level. The life of the school is driven by enthusiasm and a desire to achieve. We aim to bring learning alive, making it exciting and stimulating for all of our pupils. They get one chance at education, and we aim to make a difference!
We are looking for:
Whether you are an existing head or looking for a step up into headship Graveney will give you an opportunity to work collaboratively with existing staff and trustees, as well as develop the school and learning environment for the future.

We have a fantastic network within the local community, including collaborative working with other schools in the local area to ensure you are supported and have a network. Being a smaller than average school you will have a real sense of community and working with Trustees an opportunity shape and develop the learning environment.

We are looking for:

• A person who understands the school’s values and ethos whilst successfully making their own mark in driving performance and improvement.
• An inspirational leader who will strive to work with, develop and empower staff, to create a sense of collective energy, motivation and common purpose within the team.
• An innovative leader who will create a vibrant learning environment and a meaningful curriculum which inspires every child to fulfil their own potential and be ready for their futures, looking back on their time at Graveney with pride and happiness.
• A caring and respected person who embraces a culture of mutual respect amongst all pupils and stakeholders and reaches out to the broader community.
• A Headteacher who builds a collective sense of responsibility and accountability, who is approachable, performance driven and with strong interpersonal and management capabilities

We can offer you:

• A school that is primed to grow and where the right leader will clearly see and be recognised for the impact of their initiatives.
• Respectful, well-behaved children who love their school and who are proud of their achievements.
• A wonderful, dedicated team of staff, who together with a supportive senior leadership team, have a collective passion for working with the children to enable them to be the best they can be.
• Fantastic facilities with self-contained grounds which gives an immediate sense of a school that is well looked after, welcoming and safe.
• A supportive, organised and pro-active Governing Body who is keen to work with the new headteacher to enable the school to reach its full potential.
• An involved and helpful PTA.

If you are, or have been, a successful member of a school senior leadership team who can demonstrate how you have been instrumental in helping raise standards, deliver performance improvement and set a high standard of professional conduct, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are welcomed and these can be arranged through prior appointment on 12th, 16th or 18th December.

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).