Head of Senior School
Sutton Valence School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 7 November 2024
Job overview
The Headmaster and Governors of Sutton Valence School seek to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking new Head for Sutton Valence Senior School to support the Headmaster of the whole School in its ambitions and exciting aims.
Situated in the glorious Weald of Kent, Sutton Valence School is a very happy and caring School where students are supported to reach their true potential in both academic and co-curricular activities.
Next academic year, it will celebrate its 450th Anniversary, and there is a new strategic plan called ‘To 450 and Beyond’ to enable the School to continue its drive forwards.
In a community where each cares for all and individuality is cherished, students receive a challenging, relevant and broad curriculum alongside the enjoyment of an outstanding range of sporting, artistic, cultural and social activities. The School promotes excellence, independence and high standards whilst providing support to all who need it.
A strong commitment to pastoral care ensures that all pupils are able to flourish in a supportive environment. The School fosters a moral and spiritual understanding that promotes respect for others along with self-respect.
Reporting to the Headmaster and working closely with the Governors and Leadership Team, applications are encouraged from ambitious and passionate educationalists who are excited to take a significant lead in this vibrant, wonderful and inspirational School.
For further information and to apply, please click here.
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 7th November 2024
Sutton Valence School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other statutory checks.
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About Sutton Valence School
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- Sutton Valence School
- North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone
- Kent
- ME17 3HL
- United Kingdom
Sutton Valence School is built upon an educational ethos that not only adds value to our students’ academic potential but helps to develop them into confident and independent young adults who leave the School appreciating the community values that underpin all that we do. The focus that we place upon our community is undoubtedly one-of-a-kind, nurturing an environment where each cares for all but individuality is also truly cherished.
As our excellent results attest, academic achievement is paramount here at Sutton Valence School. Our success at adding value to a student’s potential is not only something that we pride ourselves on but equally, something that sets us apart. Measuring the improvement of every child as they progress along their educational journey not only contributes towards the students staying engaged and focused, but also ensures that their hard work is reflected in their results.
The strength of the School’s community ethos is a fundamental part of what makes Sutton Valence School so distinct. As a School, we are large enough to deliver a varied and specialised academic and enrichment provision, yet small enough to allow us to get to know every student individually, providing the best of both worlds. By keeping the numbers low, we ensure that all of the students feel recognised and supported, not just by their own teachers, but by the School community as a whole. By achieving this, we create an environment where pupils can be challenged, where they have the confidence amongst peers to be curious and above all, where their contributions can be harnessed to the benefit of all.
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