Headteacher
| Posting date: | 20 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9TS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8f8b2a89-94c7-4604-b723-31651dede2c0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who We’re Looking For
• An experienced senior leader with a proven track record in specialist education settings.
• Ambitious and driven, with the vision and energy to lead continuous improvement and inspire excellence.
• Committed to inclusion, ensuring every child is valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
• Skilled in curriculum development, teaching and learning improvement, and staff development.
• Confident in using data and evidence-based strategies to raise achievement.
• A strong communicator and outward-facing ambassador, able to build positive relationships with staff, families, and external stakeholders.
• Dedicated to safeguarding, compliance, and equality, with a deep understanding of SEND and statutory requirements.
• Resilient, adaptable, and ready to lead with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.
What the school offers its staff
What we Offer
• Competitive salary
• Fully funded CPD, mentoring & coaching
• A trust-wide commitment to wellbeing, including paid wellbeing days, and free on-site parking
• Flexible working options
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee referral scheme(earn up to £500 for successful referrals)
• Highly resourced classrooms, small class sizes and access to multidisciplinary teams
• A strong safeguarding and therapeutic culture
Further details about the role
About the Role
• Drive a culture ofcontinuous improvementin teaching and learning
• Lead day-to-day operations with a hands-on approach
• Strengthen the school’s inclusive culture and commitment to wellbeing
• Developstrong partnershipswith families and the wider community
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and financial sustainability
• Lead innovation while preserving the school’s unique character and heritage
• Work closely with the Propeller Academy Trust to achieve strategic objectives
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.
Who We’re Looking For
• An experienced senior leader with a proven track record in specialist education settings.
• Ambitious and driven, with the vision and energy to lead continuous improvement and inspire excellence.
• Committed to inclusion, ensuring every child is valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
• Skilled in curriculum development, teaching and learning improvement, and staff development.
• Confident in using data and evidence-based strategies to raise achievement.
• A strong communicator and outward-facing ambassador, able to build positive relationships with staff, families, and external stakeholders.
• Dedicated to safeguarding, compliance, and equality, with a deep understanding of SEND and statutory requirements.
• Resilient, adaptable, and ready to lead with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.
What the school offers its staff
What we Offer
• Competitive salary
• Fully funded CPD, mentoring & coaching
• A trust-wide commitment to wellbeing, including paid wellbeing days, and free on-site parking
• Flexible working options
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee referral scheme(earn up to £500 for successful referrals)
• Highly resourced classrooms, small class sizes and access to multidisciplinary teams
• A strong safeguarding and therapeutic culture
Further details about the role
About the Role
• Drive a culture ofcontinuous improvementin teaching and learning
• Lead day-to-day operations with a hands-on approach
• Strengthen the school’s inclusive culture and commitment to wellbeing
• Developstrong partnershipswith families and the wider community
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and financial sustainability
• Lead innovation while preserving the school’s unique character and heritage
• Work closely with the Propeller Academy Trust to achieve strategic objectives
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.