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The Governors of Saltwood Primary School are looking to appoint a Deputy Head Teacher and SENDCo to join our new leadership team in January 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for an SEN specialist, looking to take their next step into school leadership.
Saltwood is a one form entry, Voluntary Aided, Church of England Primary school situated near the coastal town of Hythe in a supportive and vibrant village community. The school is Federated with Bodsham Church of England Primary school and both schools are in the process of converting to academy status by becoming part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust (OCMAT) in 2026.
Our new Deputy Head Teacher will:
1. Be committed to the well-being and development of children and families.
2. Be friendly, outgoing and keen to develop our school’s role in the local community.
3. Have completed the National Award for SEN Coordination (or be willing to complete within 3 years)
4. Support teachers and teaching assistants to deliver the Mainstream Core Standards in every class
5. Be keen to learn and develop themselves as well as others.
6. Be prepared to act as school leader if the Headteacher is absent.
7. Be able to demonstrate highly effective communication skills, recognising the need to provide support for staff, as well as children and parents.
8. Support and model our Federation’s Christian values, using kindness and love as guiding principles
9. Be organised and efficient with a pro-active approach to problem solving.
10. Possess a good sense of humour (essential!)
We offer a friendly and welcoming working environment, with experienced staff who are highly committed to the school and our community. The school was judged as Good with Outstanding Personal Development by Ofsted in May 2022 and received a glowing SIAMs report in November 2024. You will be joining our team as both schools move into an exciting phase of development and new collaborations. You will have the opportunity to help lead significant change and forge links with other schools in OCMAT.
Our children are happy and well behaved. Their interest in learning is high which enables teachers to deliver interesting and effective lessons. Our parents are engaged and supportive, with excellent uptake of all the opportunities we offer to involve them in the life of the school. Our Governors are committed and effective and keen to ensure the wellbeing of staff is always a high priority.
This role is for a fixed term of one year in the first instance. Governors anticipate the position will become permanent after that time.