Headteacher
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 5BJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d796f0e1-252b-431e-b347-bac007959f78 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors of Oxon CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring, highly effective, enthusiastic and committed headteacher. Our school is located on the western side of the county town of Shrewsbury. Oxon is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School which has close links with Oxon Parish Church.
Visits to the school are actively encouraged and can be arranged by e-mailing or telephoning the school office:
• 01743 351948
• admin@oxon.shropshire.sch.uk
Please see attached documents and visit school website or Shropshire Council jobs page for the full applicant pack and further information about the school.
What the school offers its staff
Please see attached documents.
Commitment to safeguarding
All vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This check will include details of cautions, reprimands or warnings, as well as convictions and non-conviction information. Once provisionally appointed, the successful applicant(s) may also be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure at predetermined intervals during the course of their employment whilst in this post.
The governors of Oxon CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring, highly effective, enthusiastic and committed headteacher. Our school is located on the western side of the county town of Shrewsbury. Oxon is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School which has close links with Oxon Parish Church.
Visits to the school are actively encouraged and can be arranged by e-mailing or telephoning the school office:
• 01743 351948
• admin@oxon.shropshire.sch.uk
Please see attached documents and visit school website or Shropshire Council jobs page for the full applicant pack and further information about the school.
What the school offers its staff
Please see attached documents.
Commitment to safeguarding
All vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This check will include details of cautions, reprimands or warnings, as well as convictions and non-conviction information. Once provisionally appointed, the successful applicant(s) may also be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure at predetermined intervals during the course of their employment whilst in this post.