Headteacher
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Headteacher
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5RB
Salary: £73,105 - £83,860 Annually (FTE)
Closing date: 18 May 2026
Job Summary
Post Title: Headteacher of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Contract type: Permanent
Leadership Scale: L15-L21 (£73,105 -£83,860)
Line management responsibilities: Day to day leadership and operational management of the School
Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027
Reporting to: The Headteacher is accountable to the CEO of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and the Board of Governors
What We’re Looking For
- A compassionate and supportive leader who can inspire and motivate our committed and experienced school staff
- An approachable and collaborative communicator
- A leader who shows good judgement and puts children first in their decision making
- Confidence and ability in creating strategies to drive school development
- A commitment to achieving high standards and expectations to ensure that every child is able to fulfil their potential
- A strong commitment to the principles of inclusion, equality of opportunity & diversity
What We Offer
- Excellent support from a collaborative Trust
- Happy, engaged children who are keen to learn and look out for each other
- A dedicated staff who will work collaboratively in support of a strong leader with the vision and creativity to take the school forward
- A knowledgeable and experienced governing body who will provide support and constructive challenge
- Parents who want to be involved in their children’s education and who work in support of the school
- Opportunities for professional learning, working as part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Executive Group
- Strong Trust-wide support and professional collaboration
- The opportunity to shape and influence Trust-wide direction through the Trust Executive Group
Safeguarding Statement
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Headteacher will require an enhanced DBS check and must demonstrate a deep commitment to safeguarding culture, practice and continuous vigilance.
Visits and Applications
Nathan Thomas, CEO, would be delighted to talk to any prospective candidates in a one to one virtual or in-person meeting. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Sariga Mathew on [contact hidden] Ext 810 or email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
Apply via MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147281/EDV-2026-WPS-47419
Closing date: 8am on 18 May 2026
Interviews: 20 May 2026
Further Information
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.