Job Description

The Governing Body of St Helens Church of England Primary School are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity from 1st September 2024 for an exceptional Headteacher/Education Professional to lead our aspiring primary school and to continue to deliver outstanding outcomes for our children and build on a sound and secure provision.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- A clear strategic vision and strong commitment to Church of England primary education.

- Have a passion for education and making a real difference to children\'s lives and outcomes.

- Leadership of a very high quality, able to motivate, inspire lead by example whilst supporting staff.

- Be an excellent communicator with a strong commitment to working with all our stakeholders and to act as a visible advocate for our school within the wider community.

- Possess the ability to support, challenge and inspire the children, encouraging them to achieve the best they can through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning plus experience, knowledge and proven professional leadership.

- Use all resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful.

- Have a positive and optimistic approach; be proactive and confident

- Have a secure commitment to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.

- Understand how to continue a culture of aspiration and a supportive learning environment for students that allows them to achieve their academic potential.

- Have high levels of emotional intelligence whilst being approachable by pupils\' parents and the wider community.

- Have highly developed people skills and previous experience in leading teams effectively whilst being able to make changes professionally as and when required.

In return you will be offered:
- A supportive, positive and caring environment with opportunities for continual professional development.

- Opportunity to network and collaborate with other School and Headteachers across Medway and Kent.

- A knowledgeable, committed, and passionate Governing Board with good educational experience and a supporting ethos.

- A school in a strong financial position.

- Engaged and motivated pupils who enact our embedded values-based education.

- A workplace that is proud to demonstrate our values.

With 7 classes of 30 children St Helen\'s Church of England Primary is a friendly Church of England school nestled in the beautiful village of Cliffe. We are very proud of the unique combination of spirit, success and setting that makes St Helen\'s Church of England Primary such a special place to learn, grow and achieve. We warmly invite all prospective applicants to visit the school on the dates indicated at the top of this advert. For further information please contact the Chair of Governors Mr Ian Chappell JP via

To arrange a school visit and request an application pack, please email Karen Barker at

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a good school whilst continuing your career development and to make a difference in a local community with strong links to the church. If you feel you are that person then we look forward to hearing from.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Medway Council