Headteacher
Valley Park School
Kent
- £90,000 - £100,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Scale - Negotiable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2023
- Apply by:
- 27 March 2023
Job overview
We would like an enthusiastic, dedicated and ambitious team player to join us at Valley Park School. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join a popular school with an established staff body, to take the school to its next stage of growth development.
As a Trust, VIAT recognises the need to drive standards and to reflect and adapt according to the changing context of our community and the world we live in. We would like a leader who has a genuine interest in the needs of their school community.
At Valley Park School, we aspire for every student to reach their true potential; our broad and balanced curriculum reflects both the academic and the personal development knowledge and skills required in order for our young people to take up meaningful and knowledgeable roles in society when they leave us.
Valley Park School appoints staff who share the school’s vision and ethos, are specialists in their subjects, and are keen to collaborate.
We are looking for someone who feels an affinity with our values and our vision, and a core purpose of delivering the very best education for our students and communities.
Are you the right candidate?
We would like to hear from you if you are:
- An energetic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at secondary level;
- A motivated and inspirational leader with high expectations of staff and students;
- Confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school with our existing leadership group;
- Able to develop students and staff to reach their full potential;
- A team player who understands the benefits of working in a Trust;
- Determined to provide the best for your school community.
For more information, please read the full job information pack available An application form can be downloaded from the Trust website here.
Applicants must have an impressive track record of school improvement, with superb leadership skills and the ability to motivate and empower others.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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About Valley Park School
At Valley Park, our core values of ambition, respect and kindness underpin everything we do. These values shape our vibrant school community and instil a deep sense of pride in being part of the Valley Park family.
Our ambition drives us to set high expectations and support every student in fulfilling their potential. We respect one another's differences and celebrate the diversity that enriches our school. Kindness guides how we treat each other, fostering an inclusive environment where all feel valued. By living these values daily, we create a positive culture that brings out the best in one another.
Our school mantra "We Are Valley Park" encapsulates this ethos. It reminds us that we are all part of one community, united by shared values and a commitment to excellence. Whether student or staff, everyone has an important role to play in upholding our values and sustaining the positive culture that makes Valley Park special.
We believe education goes far beyond just academics. Our Futures curriculum provides a comprehensive programme for students' personal development. It equips them with the skills and mindsets needed to thrive as confident, resilient individuals ready for future success.
Underpinning this is an ambitious, challenging curriculum tailored to meet the needs of all learners. Our dedicated teachers deliver high-quality instruction across all subjects. We have high expectations for what our students can achieve with the right support and nurturing environment.
Just as we expect academic excellence, we also expect our students to conduct themselves with the highest standards of behaviour. Ambition, respect and kindness must be evident in how they treat staff, their peers and the school community. These core values create an atmosphere of mutual understanding and care where all can focus on learning and growth.
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