Salary:
LPS
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2025
Apply by:
7 February 2025 Job overview
Deputy Headteacher - Academia Leadership Scale – Full time post Start Date – September 2025 Closing Date: Midday Friday, 7 February We are recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher for The Lenham School. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join a very successful school, whose growth requires strong leadership, objectivity and drive for continued development. As a Trust, VIAT recognises the need to continually drive standards, and to reflect and adapt according to the changing context of our community and the world we live in. The Lenham School is an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school with over 800 students and 70 plus staff. It has high expectations of students in terms of their academic achievements, personal development, attitude, behaviour and attendance, in an arts-rich environment. It is a financially secure school, that provides a strong learning environment. Our Headteacher, Mr Ferguson will warmly welcome an informal discussion about the post if you wish, please contact Mrs Nicky Wheeler by email at
recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk
providing a telephone number on which we can contact you. We are a dedicated, collaborative team of professionals who enjoy welcoming new staff, new ideas and fresh input. Opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. The closing date is
12 noon on Friday 7, February 2025 , however, please note the Trust has the right to appoint at any point before the closing date. Please submit completed applications to:
recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached. Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups. If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.
About The Lenham School
The Lenham School Ham Lane, Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2LL United Kingdom Contact: +44 1622 858267
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LPS
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2025
Apply by:
7 February 2025 Job overview
Deputy Headteacher - Academia Leadership Scale – Full time post Start Date – September 2025 Closing Date: Midday Friday, 7 February We are recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher for The Lenham School. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join a very successful school, whose growth requires strong leadership, objectivity and drive for continued development. As a Trust, VIAT recognises the need to continually drive standards, and to reflect and adapt according to the changing context of our community and the world we live in. The Lenham School is an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school with over 800 students and 70 plus staff. It has high expectations of students in terms of their academic achievements, personal development, attitude, behaviour and attendance, in an arts-rich environment. It is a financially secure school, that provides a strong learning environment. Our Headteacher, Mr Ferguson will warmly welcome an informal discussion about the post if you wish, please contact Mrs Nicky Wheeler by email at
recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk
providing a telephone number on which we can contact you. We are a dedicated, collaborative team of professionals who enjoy welcoming new staff, new ideas and fresh input. Opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. The closing date is
12 noon on Friday 7, February 2025 , however, please note the Trust has the right to appoint at any point before the closing date. Please submit completed applications to:
recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached. Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups. If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.
About The Lenham School
The Lenham School Ham Lane, Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2LL United Kingdom Contact: +44 1622 858267
#J-18808-Ljbffr
