Headteacher - The Whitstable School

The Whitstable School; Tankerton; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Whitstable School is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to lead an ambitious 11–18 coastal academy in Whitstable. Swale Academies Trust seeks a leader who can elevate teaching, nurture talent, and strengthen community collaboration across the school and Trust network.

The successful candidate will drive pupil outcomes at Key Stages 4 and 5, shape a positive school culture, and act as an outward-facing ambassador for the school and its partners.

Formación

• Proven track record of driving dynamic pedagogy and accelerating pupil outcomes at KS4 and KS5.
• Ability to motivate staff teams, nurture leadership potential, and maintain exemplary behaviour/attendance.
• Grit, analytical precision and resilience to refine systems and sustain school self-evaluation.
• Act as an authentic ambassador for the school, engaging parents and local partners.

Responsabilidades

• Lead teaching and learning to raise outcomes at KS4/KS5.
• Set a clear vision and standards for behaviour, attendance, and culture.
• Drive school improvement through strategic, data-informed decisions.

Conocimientos

Teaching & Learning

Leadership

Staff motivation

Behaviour & attendance

Descripción del empleo

Inspire Excellence in a Thriving 11–18 CoastalCommunity

Are you an exceptional secondary senior leader with thevision, gravitas, and drive to lead an ambitious, vibrant school on its journeyto excellence?

Swale Academies Trust is seeking to appoint aninspirational Headteacher to lead The Whitstable School, a successful,oversubscribed 11–18 non-selective school situated in the highly desirablecoastal town of Whitstable.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of aschool deeply rooted in its local community. Driven by our TRACK values(Tolerance, Resilience, Achievement, Courtesy, and Knowledge), The WhitstableSchool combines high academic ambition with a rich co-curricular offer,including dedicated Key Stage 3 specialist pathways in Performing Arts (StageSchool) and STEM, alongside a thriving Sixth Form and Football Academy.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a leader who:

• Puts Teaching &Learning First: Possesses a proven track record of driving dynamic pedagogy andaccelerating pupil outcomes at Key Stages 4 and 5 at scale
• Builds Culture &Leadership: Has the talent, empathy, and clarity to motivate staff teams,nurture leadership potential, and maintain exemplary standards of behaviour andattendance
• Drives ContinuousImprovement: Demonstrates the grit, analytical precision, and resiliencerequired to refine systems and maintain robust school self-evaluation
• Champions Community& Collaboration: Acts as an authentic, outward-facing ambassador for theschool, engaging parents, local partners, and the wider Trust network