At St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe Primary School, our children are at the heart of everything we do, and they are excited to welcome a new Headteacher who will listen to their ideas, celebrate their achievements and help them continue to grow as confident, curious learners.
If you are a warm and inspiring leader who believes every child should feel known, valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential, we would love you to explore this opportunity.
Our Governors are seeking a new Headteacher to lead our friendly, much-loved village school in the beautiful coastal community of St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe. We are fortunate to be surrounded by stunning scenery while remaining within easy reach of Dover and Deal, with excellent transport links including a mainline railway station and convenient access to the M2, M20 and A256.
What our children are hoping for:
- Someone who believes in them, listens to them and helps them to dream big.
- A leader who brings positivity, kindness and fresh ideas to make their school even better.
- Someone who celebrates their successes, supports them through challenges and helps them feel proud of who they are
What we are looking for in our next Headteacher:
- An inspirational and passionate leader with a clear strategic vision for the future of our school.
- Someone who can build upon and further strengthen the strong foundations already in place.
- A leader who demonstrates integrity, creativity, resilience and clarity of purpose.
- Someone who can bring staff, families and the wider community together around our shared values and aspirations.
- An excellent people leader who is committed to developing, supporting and empowering staff.
- A leader who can manage school finances effectively, strategically and sustainably.
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to lead a wonderful school where children are enthusiastic, well-behaved and eager to learn.
- A dedicated and friendly staff team who care deeply about providing the very best opportunities for every child.
- A supportive, committed and collaborative Governing Body.
- High-quality professional development through the Samphire Learning Hub, local headteacher networks and ongoing CPD opportunities agreed through regular professional review meetings.
- The opportunity to bring your ideas, energy and vision to a school community that genuinely values its Headteacher and is excited about the future.
If you are excited by the prospect of leading a school where children are at the heart of every decision, we would be delighted to hear from you.