Headteacher of The Whitstable School, an oversubscribed non-selective 11–18 school run by Swale Academies Trust. The work centres on raising pupil outcomes at Key Stages 4 and 5, setting staff and behaviour standards, and keeping school self-evaluation sharp. The school runs Key Stage 3 specialist pathways in performing arts and STEM, a sixth form and a football academy, and the post carries full operational leadership with support from a School Improvement Executive. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post needs an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Lead teaching and learning to accelerate pupil outcomes at Key Stages 4 and 5
- Motivate staff teams and nurture leadership potential across the school
- Maintain exemplary standards of behaviour and attendance
- Refine school systems and maintain robust school self-evaluation
- Act as an outward-facing ambassador, engaging parents, local partners and the wider Trust network
- Provide operational leadership of the school
What’s required
Experience
- Proven track record of driving pedagogy and accelerating pupil outcomes at Key Stages 4 and 5 at scale
- Experience as an exceptional secondary senior leader
Skills & knowledge
- Talent, empathy and clarity to motivate staff and nurture leadership potential
- Analytical precision and grit to refine systems
- Resilience
- Vision and drive to lead a school on its journey to excellence
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Online checks and satisfactory professional references
- Eligibility to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Operational leadership with direct support and mentorship from the Director of Secondary and a dedicated School Improvement Executive
- Weekly secondary Headteacher briefings across the Trust
- Cross-Trust Key Priority Groups and subject network hubs
- Shared student events across the Trust
- Access to a range of professional development opportunities to support progression
- Location on the North Kent coast with excellent transport links
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
