Headteacher School

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Online checks and satisfactory professional references
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• 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