Head of School

We know that all job searches start with a search of the school Ofsted reports!   But we all know that a school is so much more than this!  

Featherby Partnership of Schools is a partnership of two values-led community schools - Featherby Infant & Nursery and Featherby Junior Schools.  It is a highly motivated environment where everyone loves learning and being the best we can be.  We are a happy, ambitious and inclusive school, reflecting the richness of our community.  It is our mission to empower our schools with the means to drive ever greater and more enjoyable outcomes for children, and we do this in partnership with schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway, as part of the Maritime Academy Trust.  

We are excited to be able to advertise this fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join our dynamic leadership team from September 2022.

As a Maritime Head of School you will work with the Executive Headteacher to lead the Featherby Partnership of Schools initially for at least one year to cover maternity leave, after this you may be deployed at a different school in the Trust, depending on need.

Our leaders build on their passion for providing our children with the very best learning experiences.  They are inspiring, engaging and committed and therefore our next Head of school will combine an academic ambition with a commitment to inclusion whilst bringing the wisdom to balance change with continuity and consolidation where all members of the school community can flourish.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced school leader who is looking to move to the next stage in their leadership career.  If you are an experienced Deputy Headteacher looking for your first Head of School post, you will get the support and direction from an experienced Executive Headteacher, Medway Network of schools and Trust Education team to help give you the best start possible. 

We are interested to hear from inspirational senior leaders who are motivated, share our vision, and who are committed to the ethos and success of The Featherby Partnership.  As a school leader, you should have the knowledge, skills and leadership qualities to inspire not just staff, but our pupils and parents.  

Main Areas of Responsibility

As Head of school, you will oversee an school where:

There is a positive ethos that reflects the Maritime Academy Trust  commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning, and good relationships

A broad, balanced and high quality curriculum is offered to all

Staff and governors recognise their accountability for their tasks and contribute fully to the development and successful implementation of policies and practices

The life of the Academy and the curriculum effectively promote students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare them for adult life

Effectiveness is kept under rigorous review, and links with the wider community contribute to students’ attainment and personal development

Qualifications & Experience

We are seeking a successful senior leader with a good track record of school improvement. We are looking for someone who is an outstanding communicator and who has proven strengths in engaging with, inspiring and motivating, not just the school community but also the wider community.

You must have experience across the full primary age range and the skills, knowledge and leadership necessary to secure high quality teaching and learning.

Senior Leader in a Primary school, including experience deputising for the Head / Principal

Successful leadership in assessment and/or curriculum development and in monitoring and evaluation strategies.

Proven track record of raising attainment

Experience as a designated child protection officer

Experience as a performance appraiser for staff

Experience of teaching or leading Early Years and/or KS1 and/or KS2

If you are a highly motivated senior leader with the school improvement skills and experience needed to create an Outstanding school where both staff and students thrive, then we want to hear from you.

Please see our full job description and person specification within our attached Candidate Information Pack. 

We welcome the opportunity to show you around our school. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. 

Maritime Academy Trust and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. 

Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.The Maritime Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the TES website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

Closing Date: 11th May 2022

Interview Date: 20th May 2022