Headteacher

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Watlington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
SALARY
£83,860 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Leadership Communication Strategic Planning Safeguarding Team Motivation Inclusion & Diversity Decision Making School Development

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

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