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Headteacher - Kent

£51,127 - £63,147 - Anglican - Head/Principal
Ref: 69 Date Posted: Wednesday 19 Jun 2019

Headteacher

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £51,127 - £63,147

Close date: Friday 6th October 2017 by midday
Date of Interviews: 17th and 18th October 2017
Position start date: January 2018

We are looking for an inspirational Headteacher to create fresh vision and build on our strengths to enable us to work together to make St Mary’s an outstanding school. You will be able to demonstrate creativity, passion and impact in your leadership.

The St Mary’s School family is a wonderful mix of children and parents from many different nationalities and cultures, so as our new Headteacher you will continue to prioritise our caring and inclusive ethos, strongly underpinned by our Christian values. The school has very strong community links and a close partnership with the St Mary’s Church community, which we expect to be treasured and developed.

St Mary’s is an active member of the Samphire Learning Hub, a nine-school collaborative group, recognised for the positive impact that its projects and joint working have on the member schools. You will be positively supported by governors, staff, pupils and parents to empower our children to become enthusiastic, independent, lifelong learners.

The school was rated as ‘Good’ both by Ofsted this year and by SIAMs in 2015.

We would love to show you our wonderful school and the wide range of learning that takes place every day. To arrange an informal visit please contact the school on 01
304 206887.

Please view additional information here.

To apply please complete the Application Form below and submit online.

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.





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