15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    29 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    14 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

L14 -21

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Holds high expectations for academic achievement by all students regardless of their prior attainment and socio–economic backgrounds
  • Is a champion/passionate and visible advocate for our school within the wider community
  • Has high levels of emotional intelligence and understands the importance of school culture and staff wellbeing
  • Is outward-looking and curious
  • Has highly developed people skills and previous experience in leading teams effectively
  • Have excellent public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
  • Is driven to get an already brilliant school to be even better

…and who wants to:

  • Build strong relationships with staff and pupils and empower and motivate them to achieve their full potential
  • Promote and maintain excellent relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
  • Develop healthy, independent and curious learners
  • Acknowledge and celebrate the strengths of all individuals
  • Meet the challenges of the future and continue on our improvement journey

What the school offers its staff

  • A comprehensive induction programme
  • Enthusiastic and well-behaved learners
  • A strong, dedicated and supportive governing body
  • A great network of TKAT schools both within Kent but also beyond in our large trust
  • A supportive, hands-on Primary Director
  • A friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work/life balance
  • The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
  • Free eye tests
  • Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help.

Commitment to safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Weyfield Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
203 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Weyfield Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
Email address
HR@tkat.org
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Arranging a visit to Weyfield Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@tkat.org.

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