Assistant Headteacher

Medway Council; Chatham; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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Abbey Court School in Strood, Kent, is seeking a dynamic leader who can sustain the school's outstanding status and inspire staff, parents and the wider community. The successful candidate will work with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers to ensure the effective delivery of staff development policy and safeguarding across the school.

You will lead on professional development with a focus on continuous leadership growth, across our two Strood sites (1 mile apart) and the on-site farm,

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We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual who has the passion, commitment and drive to maintain the school’s outstanding status. The ideal candidate will be an effective decision‑maker who can enthuse parents and staff, as well as have the ability to engage the wider community. Flexibility, the ability to respond to daily events and effective prioritisation are essential requirements. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers, and will have responsibility to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of staff development policy.

In return, the school can offer: happy children who respond well to challenge, an exciting, enquiry‑based approach to teaching and learning, a commitment to continuous professional development, which promotes and encourages further Leadership development and freedom to develop the role further.

Abbey Court School delivers a full curriculum to pupils with Severe and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties between the ages of 3 and 19. The school is split and currently based at two Strood sites 1 mile apart. The school has a farm in the grounds of the primary site.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and safeguard our children and young people.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.

Interviews: Tuesday 17 November 2026