Deputy Headteacher - Full-time

Borough Green Primary School, Sevenoaks

Ref:KCC886-5201-270L
Posted:03/05/2024
Pay:L2 - L7
Start Date:September 2024
App Close Date:15/05/2024 at 12:00
Interviews:23rd May 2024

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Learning together with kind hearts and determined minds

The Governing Body of Borough Green Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Headteacher.

We are looking to welcome a new Deputy Headteacher to our warm and friendly school. You will be someone with the skills, knowledge and attitude to build upon the school’s successes sharing a desire to contribute to the next steps of our journey.

We are an Ofsted rated Good school where, ‘pupils and staff enjoy warm and positive relationships.’ (Ofsted March 2024). We truly believe in offering the very best provision for pupils, staff and families within our community and, ‘High ambitions for behaviour and learning have been clearly established.’ (Ofsted March 2024)

The successful applicant will be working closely with the new Headteacher, Governing Body, SLT, and a dedicated and dynamic staff team, all who have a shared alignment to fulfil our school vision expressed by our school motto, ‘Learning together with kind hearts and determined minds.’

Alongside the job description and person specification, we are looking for an experienced leader who is:

· Child focused - enjoys working with children and making a difference every day

· People centred - we want someone to fit in well with our team and establish excellent relationships with our children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community

· An expert at multi-tasking- understanding that there will be lots to achieve on a daily and weekly basis, as well as commitment to achieving our longer term goals

· An experienced class teacher (across the Key Stages) able to demonstrate a track record of excellence in pupil outcomes

· Loyal and committed - someone who is excited to take a rewarding and challenging journey

· Solution focused - a reflective communicator who will listen to all stakeholders and thrive on solving problems

· A capable communicator - able to lead key areas of school improvement and implement strategies to move the school forward

· Fun - in this role, it is important to enjoy it and have a sense of humour

What we can offer:

· An experienced and supportive Governing Body

· The opportunity to work with wonderful children in a nurturing school environment

· A commitment to develop you through professional development and coaching

· A genuine commitment to well-being and maintaining a healthy home, work life balance

· A welcoming and safe learning environment with attractive grounds and a swimming pool

If you feel that Borough Green Primary School could be the school in which you would like to take your next steps in your leadership career, please contact the school office to arrange a visit and tour with the Head teacher. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Safer Recruitment

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance 2023, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. The

search is not part of the shortlisting process and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the school

Set in an “area of outstanding natural beauty”, Borough Green Primary School has been the heart of the community for over one hundred years – delivering a highly enjoyable experience-based education to many generations of 4 to 11-year-olds. With 10 classes, 6 in mixed year groups (3 x Years 3 & 4, 3 x Years 5 & 6), the school cares for ~270 students. Steps to School, our on-site nursery, cares for children from 3-months old and supports the school with Breakfast and After School clubs.

As a Foundation School, the Governing Body has greater freedom in running the school – employing all staff, owning our buildings and land, and greater freedom in setting our policies, curriculum, and school year. Our Governing Body is heavily invested in the success of the school.

We aim for academic excellence, but we also recognise the importance of every child’s personal development. Our school ethos is warm, welcoming, and inclusive with a very strong family atmosphere that provides a great sense of belonging. With a child first, pupil second approach, you will lead our dedicated and tenacious staff in supporting children to develop our four key aspirational elements of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity

Fundamental to our success is the quality, commitment, and teamwork of everyone involved with our school. Whatever their role, our staff are fully committed to supporting our children’s success, creating an environment where everyone is Ready, Respectful, & Safe to learn and to achieve our potential in all areas of the curriculum. We have recently implemented the Cornerstones Curriculum which you will continue to embed throughout all learning activities, across the foundation subjects.

We are immensely proud of our facilities – including our beautiful school building, housing a wonderful library space, a covered heated swimming pool, out-door education settings, and a large meadow. Our exceptional Parent Teacher Association provide significant funding to enrich the educational environment for our children, further instilling a sense of community with a number of well-attended events throughout the year. In 2022 and 2023, the PTA staged 2 successful music festivals to crowds in excess of 500 people. Many of our outdoor education settings have been fully funded by the PTA.

‘The school is a warm community where pupils are cared for.’ Ofsted March 2024

‘Pupils and staff enjoy warm and positive relationships.’ Ofsted March 2024

‘High ambitions for behaviour and learning have been clearly established.’ Ofsted March 2024

‘Leaders care deeply about the school and its community. Leaders at all levels have a strong commitment to the schools values, ethos and ambition.’

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs H Tornbom
Address:School Approach, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8JZ
Telephone: (01732) 883459
Email: htornbom@bgpschool.kent.sch.uk

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