Headteacher
The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PXThis job expired on 3 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
3 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £83,956 - £97,256 L27 – L33
Headteacher job summary
Full time, Permanent
Required for January 2023
Are you a passionate, dynamic and inspirational senior leader who is keen to take on your next challenge? Do you have a proven track record in educational leadership and have aspirations to take your next leadership step?
Following the announcement of the retirement of the Headteacher, we are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to The Whitstable School, a medium, successful, and oversubscribed 11-18 school in Whitstable. The Whitstable School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South East.
We are looking for a creative and collaborative leader who has experience of building teams and devising systems to drive the high performance of both pupils and staff.
We are proud that each school within the Trust has its own unique identity and ethos. The Whitstable School is already well established and highly regarded in the local community. We are looking for an exceptional leader who has the drive, vision and talent to build on the many strengths at the school and take it forward on its journey to excellence.
Swale Academies Trust provides an extensive network to empower all to achieve success. You will be supported by an Executive Headteacher, and will be encouraged to work closely with the other schools in the Trust to share best practice.
If you have the ambition, resilience and determination to inspire the next generation of students and staff at The Whitstable School, we look forward to receiving your application.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Whitstable School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- debbie.possee@swale.at
The Whitstable School is a successful and ambitious 11–18 non-selective secondary school, situated in the beautiful coastal town of Whitstable in North Kent. The school serves a thriving community and is committed to providing an excellent education that enables every pupil to achieve academically, develop their talents and prepare confidently for the future. Whitstable is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, rich cultural heritage and strong sense of community. The school benefits from close links with local organisations, providing pupils with opportunities to participate in performances, exhibitions and cultural events. An Ambitious and Distinctive CurriculumThe Whitstable School offers a broad and ambitious curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, combining academic excellence with opportunities for creativity and personal development. The visual and performing arts are longstanding strengths of the school. At Key Stage 3, the specialist Stage School and STEM Academy provide additional lessons and enrichment opportunities for pupils with particular interests in performing arts, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. At Key Stage 4, pupils study a strong academic core alongside a wide range of options, including fine art, photography, textiles, music, drama, dance, construction, design technology and computer science. A Thriving Sixth FormThe school has a growing Sixth Form offering a broad range of academic and vocational qualifications, including A Levels and BTECs. Its Football Academy provides an additional specialist pathway, combining academic study with sporting development. The school has an established record of success at GCSE and A Level, particularly within the context of non-selective education in Kent, and remains ambitious for further improvement. Our Values and EthosThe Whitstable School believes that high ambition, challenge and opportunity lead to personal and academic excellence. Its TRACK values underpin school life and shape the expectations of pupils and staff:· Tolerance· Resilience· Achievement· Courtesy· Knowledge These values support a positive and inclusive culture where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, character and a commitment to achieving their personal best.
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