Job Description

The Thomas Aveling School

Medway
78,702 - 86,803 per year

Salary:

Leadership L18-L22

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

3 October 2025

Job overview

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The Thomas Aveling School is an amazing school to work in with supportive and visible leaders and a fantastic team spirit - we are a happy school! You will meet well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and make great progress. We are a popular and over-subscribed school, being first choice for many families. The Leadership Team are successful, supportive and inspiring - we want someone to join this great team.

"Pupils and students say that they are happy, and they feel safe. They say that staff care about them and help them to do their best" -Ofsted, Sept 22

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher from January 2026 help lead our school to further heights. We are determined to provide a great education, resulting in top outcomes for all of our students and are looking for someone to come with fresh ideas, drive and a sense of fun to help us on our way.

"Staff have confidence in their leaders. They feel their workload is manageable through sharing resources and working cooperatively. They are proud to be a member of staff" Ofsted, Sept 22.

This post would suit an experienced senior leader who is looking for an opportunity to develop their career in a forward thinking and ambitious school.

In return, we will offer you:

A supportive induction programme Happy, motivated children to teach A happy and caring community A Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed Leadership Team Care First employee assistance programme Private health care cover by Benenden Two-week half term in October Membership of the Teachers' pension scheme Cycle to work scheme


Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Emma Elliott on 01634 844809 or via email eelliott@thomasaveling.co.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.
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About

The Thomas Aveling School

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The Thomas Aveling School

Arethusa Road, Rochester
Kent
ME1 2UW
United Kingdom

+44 1634 844809

The Thomas Aveling School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Rochester, Kent. It is an academy converter supported by a multi-academy trust called Fort Pitt Thomas Aveling Academies Trust, which supports four other schools around the country. The school will provide 1,080 places for secondary and sixth-form students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed.



Previously a Technology College and Training School, Thomas Aveling converted to an academy in September 2011.

Headteacher

Paul Jackson

Values and vision

The Thomas Aveling School has the highest expectations of its students, helping them fulfil their maximum potential while developing them into responsible young adults. Aspirations are raised to ensure that students can go on to be successful in higher education and the outside world.



With its playing fields, astroturf courts and multi-play facilities, alongside specialist areas for science, DT and the arts, the secondary school is well equipped to give its pupils a diverse learning experience. A performing arts centre also has dedicated areas for dance and drama.

Ofsted report

"Strong relationships between staff and pupils help to keep pupils safe, promote personal development and raise their achievement. The promotion of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a successful feature of the school. Pupils enter the school with below-average levels of achievement and by the end of Year 11, pupils' outcomes are above national averages. Teachers' secure subject knowledge contributes to high levels of engagement by pupils."



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