Headteacher

St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 3ST

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £71,330.00 - £97,136.00 Annually (Actual) L14-L26 salary negotiable dependent on experience.

Headteacher job summary

Headteacher Vacancy
L14-L26 | £71,330- £97,136 per annum (salary negotiable)
Permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2026

The St Mary's Island CEA Primary School With Nursery, are looking for an inspirational Headteacher with the vision and skills to inspire our children to develop a love of learning. We would like our Headteacher to create a nurturing environment where all children can thrive and achieve their potential; and build on our strong sense of community.

You will have the knowledge, experience and resilience to drive improvement throughout the school, with the interpersonal skills to motivate others and lead our team. You will be committed to providing a rich and engaging curriculum and promoting an inclusive ‘can do’ culture where all can flourish.

We are a three form entry primary school with a nursery. A distinctive feature of St Mary's Island School is that it shares the premises with our local St Mary's Island Church who are actively engaged with the school and delivery of its Christian ethos, visions and values.

The appointed Headteacher will: 

• Have a child-centred approach, supporting families to enable children to thrive.
• Have significant leadership experience and a proven record of leading school improvement.
• Embrace the opportunity to inspire, shape and lead the wider-school team into the future, by living out our Christian values and vision. 
• Drive our staff’s continuing professional development, encouraging excellence and high standards. 
• Maximise the potential of our extensive facilities to provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment. 
• Build on the strong and positive relationship that the school has with all stakeholders, including our local Church communities.
• Understanding the role that a strong Local Governing Body plays in the leadership and direction of a successful school.
• Take positive action with parents, children, and families to ensure the school is at the heart of the local community.

In return, we can offer you: 

• A committed and cohesive staff team, dedicated to the school and its distinctive Christian ethos. 
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and happy children who create opportunities as well as being encouraged to be independent thinkers.
• Supportive and engaged parents. 
• Attractive and well-maintained buildings
• The support and challenge of an active and committed local governing body. 
• Continuing professional development as a leader, and wider opportunities to collaborate and make a difference within Medway and the Rochester Diocese.
• Opportunities for support, collaboration and professional development within national and local networks.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact Mrs L Croombs (office@st-marys-island.medway.sch.uk or phone 01634 891050) to make an appointment to visit the school.

Please visit our website St Mary's Island Primary School - Home for further information.

St Mary's Island CEA School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 at Midday

Shortlisting: Monday 20th April 2026

Interviews: On or after 23rd and 24th April 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-island-church-of-england-aided-primary-school

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