Bishop’s Officer & Director of Education Mr. Alex31st MayTear 2012 MA(Ed) (Hons) Email: [email protected] May 2017 Dear Applicant Head of School position – Sutton-at-Hone Church of England (VA) Primary School On behalf of the Rochester Diocesan Board of Education, I welcome your enquiry about the position of Head of School at Sutton-at-Hone Church of England (VA) Primary School which is situated within the Diocese of Rochester. I would encourage you to make an application for the role of Head of School of this friendly village school, which is very much at the centre of the local community and enjoys close links with the local parish church. This is a unique opportunity to lead a vibrant, caring and inclusive school where staff, children, parents and governors work closely together to ensure that every child achieves the very best that they can be. Every Church school within the diocese is automatically a member of the Rochester Diocesan Family of Schools (RDFS) and enjoys a close relationship with the diocese and the Education Team who are available to provide support and advice to our Heads and Governing bodies. New Headteachers and colleagues new to Church school Headship, are invited to take part in our Diocesan Induction programme which is specifically designed to meet the needs of Church school headteachers. The diocese is working closely with the governing body to ensure that we find the right person to lead Sutton-at-Hone Church of England (VA) Primary School. Could that special person be you? We look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Mr Alex Tear Diocesan Director of Education, Rochester Diocese Rochester Diocesan Board of Education, St Nicholas Church, Boley Hill, Rochester, Kent ME1 1SL Telephone 01634 560000 • Direct Dial 01634 560019 • Fax 01634 408942 The Incorporated Rochester Board of Education is a company limited by guarantee and is Registered Charity No: 1031550. Company registered in England No. 46014. Registered Office: 1 The Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3JT “Proclaiming the Word and Work of God” .