Job Description

Headteacher

Location: Medway, Kent

Salary: £70,293 to £81,441

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Vision for Education is seeking an inspirational and experienced Headteacher to lead a thriving primary school based in Medway. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and forward-thinking leader to make a real impact on the lives of pupils, staff, and the wider community.

The Role:

As Headteacher, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and driving excellence across all aspects of the school. Your focus will be on raising standards, fostering an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, and empowering staff to achieve their best.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide visionary leadership, setting high expectations for all pupils and staff.

Drive the school’s improvement strategy to ensure outstanding teaching and learning.

Promote a positive and inclusive school culture that supports pupil wellbeing and achievement.

Manage resources effectively, ensuring financial stability and operational efficiency.

Work closely with staff, parents, and the wider community to enhance the school’s reputation.

Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and national educational policies.

The Ideal Candidate:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and NPQH.

Proven leadership experience within a primary school setting.

A strong track record of improving educational outcomes.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to inspire, motivate, and develop both staff and pupils.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join?

A supportive school community with a dedicated team of staff.

The opportunity to shape the future of a growing school.

Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on (phone number removed) or email .

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