• Closing Date:Closing Date:
    15 September 2026
  • LocationLocation:
    Chatham
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £81,457-£94,349 per annum
  • GradeGrade:
    STPC Leadership pay grades L18-L24 - £81,457-£94,349 FTE
  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
    January 2027
  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
    100 % FTE
  • School AddressSchool Address:
    The Howard Academy Trust (Chatham, Kent), South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    1048

  • About The Role

  • Thames View Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Principal to lead the school into its next chapter.
     
    At The Howard Academy Trust, we are dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities that empower pupils and cultivate a love of learning. Our mission is to "work together to build a community of successful learners."  Thames View Primary School plays a vital role in delivering this vision, and we believe that appointing the right leader is fundamental to securing the very best outcomes for our children, families and staff. 
     
    Thames View Primary School is one of nine academies within The Howard Academy Trust, a medium-sized Trust serving communities across Medway, Kent and Southeast London. Our academies are united by a shared commitment to excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement, whilst retaining their own unique identity. 
     
    Situated on the edge of Rainham, Thames View is a popular, two form entry, well-established primary school. Supported by a committed staff team, engaged families and a strong local community, the school has many strengths on which to build. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and deserve the very highest quality education, care and opportunity. 
     
    This is an exciting time for the school. Following a period of change, we are seeking an inspirational and resilient leader who can provide stability, build trust, strengthen the culture of the school and deliver sustained improvement. We are looking for a principal who combines strategic vision with operational excellence and who believes passionately that every child can succeed. 
     
    The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Primary Education and the Local Academy Board to lead the next phase of Thames View's development. They will be committed to securing excellent teaching and learning, delivering a rich and ambitious curriculum, developing staff, strengthening relationships with families and ensuring that all pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally. 

    We are particularly interested in hearing from leaders who have:
    • A proven track record of successful school improvement.
    • High expectations for all pupils and staff.
    • Strong experience of leading teaching and learning.
    • The ability to build positive relationships and create a culture where staff flourish.
    • A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and equitable outcomes for all pupils.
    • The confidence and credibility to lead through change whilst maintaining staff wellbeing and morale.
    As a Trust Principal, the successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team of school leaders who work together to improve outcomes across all our academies. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Thames View Primary School.

    We warmly welcome visits to the school prior to application.  If you would like to arrange a call or visit, have any questions or require further information, please contact the Director of Primary Education, SEND and Inclusion, Caron Johnson, via email – [email protected] 

    We look forward to hearing from ambitious and values-driven leaders who are ready to make a lasting difference to the children, staff and community of Thames View Primary School.

  • Benefits and how to apply

  • • Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
    • Access to Benenden Healthcare
    • Free Flu Jabs
    • Free Health Checks 
    • Access EarlyPay
    • Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
    • Discounted gym membership 
    • CPD afternoons
    • Access to Mental Health First Aiders
    • Free parking on all our sites
     
    To apply for this vacancy, please visit https://www.thatrust.org.uk/vacancies 

    The closing date for applications is midnight on 15th September 2026. Interviews are scheduled for 22nd and 23rd September 2026.

    We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

    Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on conditional offer.

    The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.

  • About Us

  • Thames View has a wonderful cohort of children, an excellent staff team and fantastic school grounds. We are a two-form entry school, and with our Nursery, educate 480 children in a friendly and caring environment.
    We truly believe in offering children a wide range of opportunities as part of their broad and balanced curriculum, including opportunities to take part in competitive sporting events and theatre shows as part of our drama offer. We offer an extensive programme of educational visits, with every year group going on at least two educational visits per year to support their learning in the curriculum, as well as a number of fun learning days in school which involve visiting speakers and our author in residence.

    The Howard Academy Trust started in Autumn 2015 and continues to grow. We currently comprise of 4 secondary, 4 primary academies, and an Alternative Provision in Medway, Kent and Southeast London. We have future growth plans as a Multi Academy Trust with major projects taking place across the organisation. Our overarching aim and vision for our schools is “working together to create a community of successful learners”. In doing this, we will deliver an outstanding education for the children and young people who attend our academies. We endeavour to ensure that all our pupils have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and opportunities.

    The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.


    For further information about the school, please visit https://www.thamesview-that.org.uk/ 

    For further information about the Trust, please visit https://www.thatrust.org.uk/
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