Vacancy

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: L8-21 (£61,534 - £84,699)
Close date: 6th March 2026 at Midday
Date of Interviews: 24th and 25th March 2026
Position start date: September 2026

Hornbeam Primary School is located on the outskirts of Deal and is part of the DEALT, consisting of 8 primary schools in Deal.

Hornbeam is a popular and friendly school with access to wonderful local amenities including: Deal and Walmer Castles, Betteshanger Country Park and Deal beach. The school is part of a supportive community and Trust that works hard to provide new opportunities for the children and benefits from a heated outdoor swimming pool, a Forest School, two halls, two playgrounds, a lovely playing field, allotment gardens and adventure play equipment. 

The school’s vision statement “Learn to love learning to live life better” reflects the belief that primary education is about equipping children with a passion and enthusiasm for learning, with life skills that will help them build a better future. The school provides a nurturing, happy and positive atmosphere in which a child will flourish and grow in self-confidence and independence.

The Governors at Hornbeam Primary School are seeking to appoint an outward-looking, inspirational and passionate leader with the ability to build on our school’s strengths, create an ethos where every pupil can flourish and inspire our dedicated team to champion best practice

The successful candidate should be:

• A visionary leader with the ability to think strategically, developing innovative ideas to set the future expectations of our school.
• Committed and determined in ensuring that all our children reach their full potential through the provision of a wide and imaginative curriculum, that makes learning a happy experience for every child 
• An excellent people-manager with outstanding teaching skills who has experience of successfully motivating and coaching staff to continually develop their skills and maximise their career potential.
• A leader with the ability to exercise strategic, curriculum-led financial planning and management to ensure effective deployment of budgets and resources ensuring the school’s sustainability.
• Dedicated to a strong partnership with staff, governors, parents and the wider community, fostering good relationships
• Be a proactive leader within the DEALT MAT. Shape and deliver the school’s vision in alignment with the MAT’s overarching mission and values. Contribute to Trust-wide planning, policy development, and innovation. Actively engage with other headteachers and Trust leaders to share best practice and drive collective improvement.

We can offer you:

• Committed and enthusiastic staff, dedicated to bring out the full potential of each child.
• Children who are happy, valued and well-motivated.
• A supportive and collaborative Governing Body.
• Coaching and bespoke support from a highly experienced CEO.
• The support and expertise available from being part of a Multi Academy Trust, a well embedded central team.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing organisation that puts the community at its centre.
• A Trust that prioritises wellbeing for all, including staff.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school. To arrange an informal visit, please contact the school office on 01304 374033 

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).