Head of School
This job expired on 10 March 2023
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
10 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
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- Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Chilton Primary School is looking to appoint an inspirational, thoughtful and dynamic leader to join our outstanding primary school. We want someone who shares our values, ethos and passion for transforming lives through the power of education. Chilton Primary School is a popular two-form entry school situated in the beautiful coastal town of Ramsgate, Kent. Home to England’s only Royal Harbour, Ramsgate is an area with a compelling history and a bright future. Close to London, and to the Channel ports, with affordable house prices, the town is ideally placed for young families to enjoy seaside living whilst having access to high achieving schooling such as ours. Chilton Primary School values are Respect, Equality, Courage and Kindness, we are looking for a candidate that embodies these strongly held values while leading our school, acting as a role model to our staff and pupils. Whether you are looking to step into your first headship or whether you have been in a Head’s role for some time, if you can demonstrate you have proven school leadership experience that has had a significant impact on the whole school then this job may very well be the job for you. Above anything else, you must have an uncompromising passion for teaching and believe that you can make the necessary contribution to ensuring the best start for every single child.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a courageous school leader – our pupils deserve nothing less than a first-class education
- Have a strong belief in the potential of our pupils
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to lead and inspire colleagues
- Have passion and drive for school improvement
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- 420 fantastic children each deserving a Head of School that will willingly go that extra mile to ensure they succeed.
- 70 committed employees who are dedicated to providing an outstanding educational provision for our children.
- A talented Senior Leadership Team with their own passion and expertise.• A supportive and inclusive school community
- A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
- Mentoring by and support from our Director of Education, Executive Headteacher and Trust Central Team
- Support from fellow Heads of School and staff from across the Trust and the opportunity to work collaboratively with other school leaders throughout the Trust
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our inspiring children• Access to other employee benefits offered by our Trust
- Wellbeing support and coaching
Commitment to safeguarding
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).
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About Chilton Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Chilton Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- EHT@vikingacademytrust.com
What makes Chilton Outstanding?
Chilton Primary School is located in the beautiful coastal town of Ramsgate in the district of Thanet. Home to England’s only Royal Harbour, Ramsgate is an area of with a compelling history and a bright future. Close to London, and to the Channel ports, with affordable house prices, the town is ideally placed for young families to enjoy seaside living whilst having access to high achieving schooling such as ours.
At Chilton we passionately believe in “One Childhood, One Chance” and that every moment spent with the children at our school counts. From their first days in Reception, to their last days in Year Six, we focus on ensuring that every child can be everything that they can and that they want to be so that they are able to reach their full potential. We have created an environment which focuses upon well-being, happiness, collaboration, and success where each child and their future comes first.
As a school committed to ensuring our children flourish and thrive, we actively promote our school values of Respect – Equality – Courage – Kindness as an essential part of our culture and ethos. Everyone in our community supports and respects each other, treats people with care and are courageous in all their endeavours! This is ‘The Chilton Way’!
We are lucky to have a dedicated team of enthusiastic staff that maintain our school family and consistently deliver outstanding results, both academically and pastorally.
Arranging a visit to Chilton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email EHT@vikingacademytrust.com.
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