Job Description

KINGSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

HEADTEACHER VACANCY

Job Ref: Position Start Date: 01.09.21 Application Close: 22.04.21

Position Type: Headteacher Contract Type: Full Time Date of Interviews: Week commencing 10.05.21

Pay Range: Leadership Range 14-21

Job Description:

· Group 2 Pupils on roll 209

· Salary Range Leadership Range 14-21

· £58,135-£69,031 actual salary depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a visionary leader to take our popular, outstanding school into the future. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated and inspirational new leader to work with pupils, staff, parents and governors, to encourage high expectations and enable every child to aim high and reach their full potential.

As Headteacher you will combine the autonomy of leading Kingston Primary with the benefit of being part of Robus Multi Academy Trust whose motto is stronger together. Trust schools work collaboratively to identify and then implement the best school improvement strategies across our schools.

The successful candidate will have the experience, energy and enthusiasm to build on the school's strong foundations and share our commitment to excellence for all. The Headteacher will work with a dedicated staff team, supporting their continued professional development and maintaining the high standards of teaching and learning.

As a school community we can offer you:

· A warm, friendly and welcoming family school

· An enthusiastic and highly motivated Staff Team

· A committed and supportive Governing Body

· Vibrant, well behaved children who love learning

· Well resourced learning environment

· Strong and positive partnerships with the schools within the Robus MAT

· An excellent opportunity to lead, shape and prolong our outstanding status

Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the School to experience our values and ethos in action. Subject to current DFE guidance and Covid-19 risk assessments, school visits will take place during the week commencing:

12 April, 2021.

Please contact Mrs. Daphne Eveleigh-White, the Headteacher's PA for an application pack and visit appointments on 01268 754137 or admin@kingston.essex.sch.uk

Kingston Primary School is located in Thundersley, Essex, and together with the other local Schools of Montgomerie Primary, Thundersley Primary, and Woodham Ley Primary, form the Robus Multi Academy Trust. These Schools are committed to sharing ideas, expertise and their unique experiences so that our children and staff are able to learn, develop and grow together. Leaders in each school meet regularly for the purpose of driving school improvement and sharing best practice. We believe that this outstanding partnership produces a positive impact that enables us to develop our staff, build capacity, secure the best financial value for each of our academies and support greater pupil attainment and opportunity.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All appointments will involve appropriate checks and clearance.

Information about the School

Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the School to experience our values and ethos in action.

Kingston Primary School is located in Thundersley, Essex and together with the other local schools of Montgomerie Primary, Thundersley Primary and Woodham Ley Primary form the Robus Multi Academy Trust. These schools are committed to sharing ideas, expertise and their unique experiences so that our children and staff are able to learn, develop and grow together. Leaders from each School meet regularly for the purpose of driving school improvement and sharing best practice. We believe that this outstanding partnership produces a positive impact that enables us to develop our staff, build capacity, secure the best financial value for each of our academies and support greater pupil attainment and opportunity.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All appointments will involve appropriate checks and clearance including references and online checks.

Kingston Primary prides itself in providing an innovative and nurturing education for all of our pupils.

We cater for 210 pupils between four and eleven and are situated in a pleasant area of Thundersley, within extensive playgrounds and playing fields. The Kingston motto is: Aim high, Be courageous, Consider and respect others.

We are the primary lead school in the Benfleet Teaching School Alliance and part of the Robus Multi Academy Trust.