Head of school Work, Jobs in Ashford, Ken (with Salaries)

Head of Junior School
Kent College —Canterbury
- Full-time
- School
1d
Head of SEND
Medway Council —Chatham
- £63,280 - £75,805 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Strength and Conditioning Graduate
The King's School —Canterbury
- £20,018.25 a year
- Full-time
- School
Database Manager
Sutton Valence School —Maidstone
- From £35,300 a year
- Full-time
- SQL
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Brick Technician
MidKent College —Maidstone
- £25,878 - £29,729 a year
- Full-time
- University
Fundraising and Development Officer
Northbourne Park School —Deal
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
8d
Centre Coordinator & DDSL
TCHC Group —Strood
- £27,999 - £28,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
11d
Padel Coach
Smash Padel —Whitstable
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Maths Teacher with Leadership opportunity
Rainham School for Girls —Gillingham
- Full-time
- School
10d
Maths Teacher with Leadership opportunity
TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) —Rainham
- Full-time
- School
10d
Resident Sports Coach (specialism in Hockey)
The Duke of York's Royal Military School —Dover
- From £18,098 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
11d
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Oasis Restore Trust —Rochester
- £29,860 - £32,147 a year
- Full-time
- English
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
APPOINTED! : Headteacher - St Francis Catholic Primary School
Emmaus Leadership —Maidstone
- From £0.01 a year
- Call to connect
- English
- School
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Team Leader
Cook Trading Limited —Kemsley
- £30,556.50 - £33,481.50 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Qualified Level 2/3 Practitioners
Woodstock House Day Nursery —Sittingbourne
- Part-time
- Childcare
- English
- In-person
Quick apply
Early Years Practitioner
Frittenden Preschool —Frittenden
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Preschool
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d
Learning Support Assisant
Oasis Restore Trust —Rochester
- £23,560 - £24,427 a year
- Full-time
- English
- School
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Individual Needs Assistant (Christ Church CE Primary and Nursery Academy)
East Sussex County Council —St Leonards-on-Sea
- £17,370 - £24,796 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
8d
Grill chef
Miller & Carter - Maidstone —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Restaurant
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
11d
Commis Chef
Holroyd Howe —Tonbridge
- £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head of Junior School

Kent College -
Canterbury

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
1 day ago

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Full job description

Employer

Kent College, Canterbury

Location

Canterbury, Kent

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Salary

Dependent on experience

Posted

18th June 2026

Expires

26th June 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date

1st January 2027

Job ID

1561250

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Head of Junior School

This role will report to the Head of the Senior School.

Lead the future of education at Kent College Junior School and Garden Cottage Nursery. This role is perfect for a visionary leader who can inspire and manage a thriving educational community. As the Head of Junior School, you will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction and operational excellence of both the Junior School and Nursery, ensuring that every child receives an outstanding education in a nurturing environment.

What you will be doing

You will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Junior School and Garden Cottage Nursery. This includes creating and delivering a clear vision in collaboration with the Governing Body, maintaining the school's reputation at various levels, and ensuring the delivery of excellent education. You will lead the Junior School leadership team and Nursery Manager, oversee pastoral care and safeguarding, and ensure effective communication across the school community. Additionally, you will manage resources, engage with stakeholders, and support the school's Methodist values.

What we are looking for

We seek an experienced and qualified professional with a strong academic background and Qualified Teacher Status. You should have significant experience in senior leadership, a proven track record of successful change management, and the ability to inspire and lead a school community. Essential attributes include strong decision-making skills, the ability to manage change, and a commitment to the Christian faith. Experience in dealing with challenging situations and a successful teaching career are also important.

About the team or department

You will lead a dedicated team at the Junior School and Nursery, working closely with the Senior School Head and the Governing Body. The team is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where staff and students can thrive.

What we offer

Kent College offers a range of benefits, including:

Workplace Pension Scheme

Generous training and mentoring packages

Private healthcare via Benenden Health

Free lunches during term-time

Tuition fee remission

Conditions apply to some benefits.

About the school

Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation, located in Canterbury, just an hour from London. Known for its unique atmosphere and spirit, the school provides a happy and safe environment for students from diverse backgrounds. The Junior School has a long tradition of high achievement and was rated Excellent in all aspects by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2022.

Safer Recruitment statement

Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

How to Apply

Applications must be made via Kent College’s online application system. CVs or details sent directly to us cannot be considered.

Equal Opportunities

Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels and are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and ethnicities, and particularly encourage applicants who identify as black, Asian or minority ethnic groups, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.

Closing Date: Friday 26 June 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.

Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward

Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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head of school jobs in ashford, ken

Head of Junior School

Head of SEND

Strength and Conditioning Graduate

Database Manager

Brick Technician

Fundraising and Development Officer

Centre Coordinator & DDSL

Padel Coach

Maths Teacher with Leadership opportunity

Maths Teacher with Leadership opportunity

Resident Sports Coach (specialism in Hockey)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

APPOINTED! : Headteacher - St Francis Catholic Primary School

Team Leader

Qualified Level 2/3 Practitioners

Early Years Practitioner

Learning Support Assisant

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Grill chef

Commis Chef

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