Vacancy

Salary: Group 2 (L11 – L17) depending on experience 
Close date: 28/02/2014 at 12:00
Date of Interviews: 12th & 13th March
Position start date: Sep 2014

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Letter from the Chair of Govenors

Are you inspiring, charismatic and inclusive? Can you build on strong foundations to lead a united community to Outstanding in the next five years? If "yes" then we would love to hear from you

Capel Primary School is a happy, caring and thriving rural community village school located between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. The 200+ pupil catchment is typical of rural schools in the area and comprises families across the socio-economic spectrum.  
Following a period of leadership uncertainty, the school has made steady progress and we are now in a position to continue on our journey by seeking that inspiring, charismatic and inclusive head-teacher to continue build on our proven achievements.
 
The successful candidate will:

* Be a strategic thinker with a contagious vision and the ability to inspire a team to deliver change
* Embrace SMART planning with a focus on follow up and achievement          
* Be empathetic yet firm with a resolute drive to continue improving standards
* Actively seek positive outcomes, pro-active teamwork and have the ability to reach out across the wider school and local communities
* Be a role model to staff, pupils and parents alike
 
In return, Capel Primary School can offer:

* A happy, driven and motivated workforce who embrace change and strive for excellence
* A supportive, diverse, energetic and driven governing body
* A school with strong upward momentum
 
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and will be taking place on the 14th and 25th February, please contact the school to book a time.
 
Capel Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure & Barring Service.