Headteacher

Meopham SchoolSalary: L27 - L33 (GBP89,413 - GBP103,578)Permanent; Full TimeSeptember 2024 start Are you a passionate, dynamic and inspirational senior leader who is keen to take on your next challenge? Do you have a proven track record in educational leadership and have aspirations to take your next leadership step? Do you wish to grow with a school and earn the autonomy to shape its future development?

We are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to Meopham School, a medium sized, successful, and popular 11-18 school in Meopham. Meopham School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South East.

We are looking for a creative and collaborative leader who has experience of building teams and devising systems to drive the high performance of both pupils and staff.

We are proud that each school within the Trust has its own unique identity and ethos. Meopham School is already well established and highly regarded in the local community. We are looking for an exceptional leader who has the drive, vision and talent to build on the many strengths at the school and take it forward on its journey to excellence.

Swale Academies Trust provides an extensive network to empower all to achieve success. You will be supported by a school Improvement Executive, and will be encouraged to work closely with the other schools in the Trust to share best practice.

If you have the ambition, resilience and determination to inspire the next generation of students and staff at Meopham School, we look forward to receiving your application.

Applications should be made either via Kent Teach or by submitting a completed SAT Application Form by email via the button below. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

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Interested applicants are welcome to contact Simon Cox, Executive Headteacher, for an informal discussion regarding the post by telephone: or by email:

We strongly recommend all interested candidates visit the school. Visits can be arranged at any time by contacting Diane Mills, Headteacher's P.A, by telephone: or by e-mail:

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

Closing Date: 9am 25 th March 2024

Interview Date: 18 th & 19 th April 2024

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.