Phoenix Primary School
Kent
£61,534 - £67,898 per year
Salary:
Leadership scale L8-L12
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
13 October 2025
Job overview
Are you ready to make a transformative impact in a vibrant, values-driven school community?
Phoenix Primary School, a proud two-form entry school in Medway, is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our passionate leadership team.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a school that is deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and excellence for every child.
At Phoenix, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Our pupils face significant challenges, but through the Phoenix Legacy and its seven strands, we are building a culture of aspiration, resilience, and achievement. We are looking for a leader who shares our vision and is ready to drive sustained improvement in pupil outcomes.
As Deputy Headteacher, you will:
* Lead strategically alongside the Headteacher, embedding the Phoenix Legacy across all areas of school life.
* Oversee and support our talented Assistant Headteachers in curriculum, inclusion, behaviour, and teaching & learning.
* Champion high expectations and close attainment gaps through data-informed leadership.
* Build strong relationships with families and the wider community, enhancing trust and engagement.
* Promote personal development, wellbeing, and character education as central to our pupils' success.
This is more than a leadership role—it's a chance to be part of a legacy. If you are a dynamic, reflective leader with a passion for inclusive education and a track record of impact, we would love to hear from you.
Join us. Lead with purpose. Grow with Phoenix.
In return we offer:
* A comprehensive induction programme.
* Growing well-being team with Mental Health Lead supporting children and staff
* A Healthy Work-Life Balance and a committed SLT
* A happy and caring community.
* Care First employee assistance programme
* non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
* membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
* two-week, half-term break in October
* cycle to work scheme
For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school's careers page
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Jo Penn on or via email
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications
Safeguarding commitment
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
Equality & Inclusivity Statement
At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.
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About Phoenix Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
Glencoe Road, Chatham
Kent
ME4 5QD
United Kingdom
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