About Our School

Wainscott Primary School and Nursery is a warm, ambitious and forward-thinking school at the heart of its community in Rochester, Medway. With classes from Nursery through to Year 6, we provide a rich, inclusive education where every child has the opportunity to flourish.

Our vision is to develop learners who are tolerant, resilient, curious and creative — values that sit at the heart of everything we do, from curriculum design to the relationships we build with children, families and the wider community.

As part of The Primary First Trust – a growing network of ten primary schools across Bexley, Gravesham and Medway – our staff benefit from a collaborative professional community, shared expertise and genuine career development opportunities.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and experienced leader to play a pivotal role in the next chapter of our school's journey. Working closely with our Headteacher, Monique Clark, you will share accountability for the quality of education, the wellbeing of all pupils and staff, and the school's ongoing improvement — and you will act as Headteacher in their absence.

Across seven areas of leadership, you will:

• Shape and deliver the school's strategic vision, embedding our values of Tolerance, Resilience, Curiosity and Creativity in all aspects of school life

• Champion outstanding teaching and learning, leading on curriculum development and using monitoring and evaluation to drive improvement

• Lead, coach and develop staff at all career stages, building a culture of ambition, collaboration and professional growth

• Promote the welfare and wellbeing of every pupil, acting as or supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead in line with KCSIE

• Use pupil performance data with rigour and precision to evaluate impact and inform strategic decisions

• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, governors, the local authority and the wider trust network

• Model the highest standards of professional conduct and a commitment to your own continued development

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Proven primary school leadership experience and a sustained track record of raising pupil outcomes

• A deep understanding of the Headteacher Standards and what exceptional educational leadership looks like in practice

• The ability to inspire and motivate staff and children alike, with warmth, energy and high expectations

• Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment, SEND and inclusion — and how to translate this into excellent practice

• The confidence to deputise for the Headteacher and make considered decisions under pressure

• A values-driven approach and the commitment to hold or work towards the NPQH

• A genuine belief that every child, regardless of background, can achieve their very best

What We Offer

• A supportive, ambitious and collegiate leadership team led by an experienced Headteacher

• A happy, well-behaved school community where staff feel genuinely valued

• Strong trust-wide collaboration, professional networks and career development opportunities

• A commitment to staff wellbeing and a culture where people thrive

• A school where children are at the centre of every decision

Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and the welfare of pupils and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references. 

The Trust is striving to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels able to be themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging.

The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex.  We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole.  All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.

No agencies, please.  We will contact you if we need support on recruitment.