Vacancy

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £60,744 to £68,536
Close date: 21st February 2022 at Midday
Date of Interviews: 14th & 15th March 2022
Position start date: September 2022

The Governors of Maypole Primary School are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic leader to build on our school’s current strengths and achievements.  The successful candidate will have a passion for the school, children and wider community and the ability to create and share a vision to lead our school and community successfully into the future.

Maypole Primary School is a popular two form entry school situated on the borders of Kent and South East London; we benefit from all the opportunities that both these areas provide.  We have a large grounds and modern buildings which compliment the safe and happy learning environment that we provide for our children.

What Can We Offer You?

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are proud of their school.
• A dynamic and dedicated staff team who put the children at the heart of all that they do.
• A welcoming and safe learning environment, a modern building and large grounds.
• Supportive and experienced governors who are committed to working in partnership with a visionary leader.
• An opportunity to build on the momentum of current progress and successes.
• A pro-active Parent-Teacher Association which supports the school and wider community.
• A healthy budget to support future success.

What We Are Looking For:

• An inspirational leader with proven excellent leadership skills. 
• A commitment to realising the potential of every child.
• An outstanding practitioner with a commitment to providing a broad and balanced curriculum; recognising and supporting individual learning needs.
• An ability to inspire and motivate others and realise potential in team members at all levels.
• A commitment to excellence and lifelong learning.
• Sound, proven 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.

Our Children Have Asked For:

• A head teacher who is happy and kind to everyone.
• Someone who is firm but fair.
• A head teacher who is respectful to everyone and listens to the concerns and opinions of others.
• A head teacher who has good experience and understands children.

Visits to the school are welcomed, these can be arranged starting from the week beginning Monday 24th January 2022. Please contact Chair of Governors, Emily Kane, to arrange a visit of the school on recruitment@maypole.kent.sch.uk

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.  This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and appropriate references.