Head of School
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0DJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e5878cc7-93eb-44fe-bdb0-d9cfff07cb67 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The CEO and Governors of Seal CE Primary School are looking to appoint a new Head of School to our popular school. This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced or aspiring Head to flourish within our growing Multi-Academy Trust. As a newly formed MAT, this role is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and inspirational leader to join us on our exciting journey. If you are an existing Head, Deputy or a successful member of a leadership team with a proven track record of raising standards and thrive on challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are appointing for September 2026.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
Enthusiastic children who are who are happy, motivated, and proud of their school
A welcoming and safe learning environment with large grounds A team of supportive Trust Heads and Deputies that work collaboratively
Supportive CEO and Executive Headteacher that are committed to your success
Supportive Governors and Directors who are committed to working in partnership heads
A pro-active Parent-Teacher Association which supports the school and wider community.
A supportive central team to assist with day to day matters, allowing you to concentrate of the education of our children
Further details about the role
Purpose of the Job:
To provide overall strategic leadership and, with others, lead, develop and support the strategic direction, vision, values and priorities of the school. Develop, implement and evaluate the school’s policies, practices and procedures.
The Head of School is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct and is expected to meet the teachers’ standards and be responsible for providing the conditions in which teachers can fulfil them. Strategic responsibility for the school lies with the Executive Headteacher and/or CEO in conjunction with the Head of School.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The CEO and Governors of Seal CE Primary School are looking to appoint a new Head of School to our popular school. This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced or aspiring Head to flourish within our growing Multi-Academy Trust. As a newly formed MAT, this role is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and inspirational leader to join us on our exciting journey. If you are an existing Head, Deputy or a successful member of a leadership team with a proven track record of raising standards and thrive on challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are appointing for September 2026.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
Enthusiastic children who are who are happy, motivated, and proud of their school
A welcoming and safe learning environment with large grounds A team of supportive Trust Heads and Deputies that work collaboratively
Supportive CEO and Executive Headteacher that are committed to your success
Supportive Governors and Directors who are committed to working in partnership heads
A pro-active Parent-Teacher Association which supports the school and wider community.
A supportive central team to assist with day to day matters, allowing you to concentrate of the education of our children
Further details about the role
Purpose of the Job:
To provide overall strategic leadership and, with others, lead, develop and support the strategic direction, vision, values and priorities of the school. Develop, implement and evaluate the school’s policies, practices and procedures.
The Head of School is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct and is expected to meet the teachers’ standards and be responsible for providing the conditions in which teachers can fulfil them. Strategic responsibility for the school lies with the Executive Headteacher and/or CEO in conjunction with the Head of School.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.