Deputy Headteacher
Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3EF19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
1 October 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
12 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L11 - L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
Has clear career aspirations and views this role as a chance to grow and develop as a leader.
Has strong experience in leading assessment, with proven ability to analyse data, plan strategically and set high expectations that lead to improvement
Is an experienced and capable Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), with a deep understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and needs
Is passionate about teaching and learning, keeps abreast of research-based innovation, and has a track record of teaching excellence alongside coaching and developing staff
Brings experience in school finances and financial management
Leads confidently on behaviour, working positively with parents and staff to uphold consistently high standards
Can work collaboratively with our wider school team to develop and embed our school vision
Is a motivating leader who inspires and empowers others
Has high expectations for all pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, and is committed to improving outcomes for everyone.
What the school offers its staff
Amazing children, who are motivated, engaging and strive to be their best
An experienced, supportive and effective School Leadership Team
A very supportive and proactive Governing Body
The privilege of working with an exceptional staff team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children
The opportunity to work alongside the Kingsnorth English Hub, supporting schools in the South East with Phonics and early reading
Support, knowledge and continued professional and learning development through the Aquila Trust and our wider working with external organisations.
Further information about the job
Are you an inspirational and driven leader seeking an exciting new opportunity in a fantastic school and ready to embrace new challenges?
Come and be part of our family! Kingsnorth CEP School is a friendly and welcoming school where we all learn together and support each other across our community.
The pupils, staff and governors are seeking an experienced leader who can demonstrate impact through an aspirational, inspirational and dedicated attitude.
Don’t take our word for it - we strongly encourage all prospective applicants to visit the school to see for yourself.
We are looking for someone who:
ü Has clear career aspirations and views this role as a chance to grow and develop as a leader.
ü Has strong experience in leading assessment, with proven ability to analyse data, plan strategically and set high expectations that lead to improvement
ü Is an experienced and capable Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), with a deep understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and needs
ü Is passionate about teaching and learning, keeps abreast of research-based innovation, and has a track record of teaching excellence alongside coaching and developing staff
ü Brings experience in school finances and financial management
ü Leads confidently on behaviour, working positively with parents and staff to uphold consistently high standards
ü Can work collaboratively with our wider school team to develop and embed our school vision
ü Is a motivating leader who inspires and empowers others
ü Has high expectations for all pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, and is committed to improving outcomes for everyone.
We can offer you:
ü Amazing children, who are motivated, engaging and strive to be their best
ü An experienced, supportive and effective School Leadership Team
ü A very supportive and proactive Governing Body
ü The privilege of working with an exceptional staff team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children
ü The opportunity to work alongside the Kingsnorth English Hub, supporting schools in the South East with Phonics and early reading
ü Support, knowledge and continued professional and learning development through the Aquila Trust and our wider working with external organisations.
If you are an ambitious, motivated and compassionate leader ready to help shape the future of our school, we would love to hear from you
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@aquilatrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01233 622673
Our school strives to serve the community by providing an excellent education for all pupils, of all abilities and backgrounds. We are a Church Controlled primary school and as such, work hard to preserve and develop our distinctive Christian character, liaising closely with the local church and Canterbury Diocese.
Our School Motto:
‘With faith, endeavour to achieve’
We converted to an academy (01 November 2015) through the Diocese of Canterbury Multi Academy Trust (Aquila). We took this decision to enable our school to have greater autonomy and have a greater say in how we are run now and in the future.
Arranging a visit to Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@aquilatrust.co.uk.
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