Trust Executive Headteacher
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | Wantage, Not recorded, OX12 9ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 98cf78e7-8074-4025-b278-669c10098a0b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• QTS + substantial Headteacher experience within the SEND sector
• Proven impact on school improvement and pupil outcomes, particularly within SEND/SEMH
• Excellent strategic leadership, communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to inspire, influence and develop leaders at all levels
• Ability to analyse complex data to drive strategic decisions and improvements
• Deep commitment to inclusive and specialist education
What the school offers its staff
• Highly competitive salary reflective of leadership impact
• Strong Trust-wide support from an experienced Director of Education & Safeguarding
• A collaborative, values-driven leadership culture
• Opportunities to shape strategic Trust priorities and system-wide inclusion
• Professional coaching, high-quality CPD and leadership development
• Flexible working options (home/Trust office/school-based)
• Wellbeing support, including EAP and Trust wellbeing initiatives
• A forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged and celebrated
Further details about the role
What you’ll do
• Support the onboarding and rapid improvement of Woodeaton Manor School and support the Headteacher by providing clear, strategic leadership that secures high-quality teaching, learning, and care for all pupils.
• Support the Director of Education & Safeguarding in delivering school improvement and Trust-wide quality assurance
• Drive high standards in safeguarding, SEND provision and teaching & learning
• Coach and support newly appointed Headteachers
• Oversee strategic development, including a new-build project at Woodeaton Manor School
• Facilitate collaboration, peer review and sharing of best practice
• Contribute to alternative provision and outreach expansion
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
• QTS + substantial Headteacher experience within the SEND sector
• Proven impact on school improvement and pupil outcomes, particularly within SEND/SEMH
• Excellent strategic leadership, communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to inspire, influence and develop leaders at all levels
• Ability to analyse complex data to drive strategic decisions and improvements
• Deep commitment to inclusive and specialist education
What the school offers its staff
• Highly competitive salary reflective of leadership impact
• Strong Trust-wide support from an experienced Director of Education & Safeguarding
• A collaborative, values-driven leadership culture
• Opportunities to shape strategic Trust priorities and system-wide inclusion
• Professional coaching, high-quality CPD and leadership development
• Flexible working options (home/Trust office/school-based)
• Wellbeing support, including EAP and Trust wellbeing initiatives
• A forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged and celebrated
Further details about the role
What you’ll do
• Support the onboarding and rapid improvement of Woodeaton Manor School and support the Headteacher by providing clear, strategic leadership that secures high-quality teaching, learning, and care for all pupils.
• Support the Director of Education & Safeguarding in delivering school improvement and Trust-wide quality assurance
• Drive high standards in safeguarding, SEND provision and teaching & learning
• Coach and support newly appointed Headteachers
• Oversee strategic development, including a new-build project at Woodeaton Manor School
• Facilitate collaboration, peer review and sharing of best practice
• Contribute to alternative provision and outreach expansion
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.