Headteacher
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8NG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bcdb94ca-8b9a-4c31-ab41-0bf1d8ed80f9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Headteacher who will embrace our values, build on our many strengths and lead the school with integrity, energy and compassion.
The Headteacher will be responsible to the Governors for the smooth operation of the school and ensuring that each child achieves their full potential with a caring and stimulating environment.
The Headteacher will be expected to ensure that staff maintain high expectations of children and high standards of professional practice.
What the school offers its staff
You will find at Windmill a talented and committed staff team, engaged and supportive families, enthusiastic learners and a Governing board that understands its role in both challenge and support.
As well as the Headteacher, the current school team consists of a Deputy Head and two Assistant Head positions, 26 Teaching staff, 39 Teaching Assistants and Inclusion staff (varied FTE), and an excellent operations team to oversee the office, premises, lunchtimes, and before school club.
Further details about the role
Application Procedure
Please use the Oxfordshire County Council Teacher Application Form (August 2022) to apply for this post and email completed applications to the Co-Chair of Governors, Anne Cowan (acowan@windmill.oxon.sch.uk). The application form can be downloaded from our website www.windmill.oxon.sch.uk
Alternatively you can request an application form to be emailed to you from the school office email address (office.2527@windmill.oxon.sch.uk).
References are taken up for all school positions so please ensure your referees are aware and that all contact information on the application form is correct.
Visits are warmly welcomed on the afternoon of Tuesday 10 February and the morning of Thursday 12 February, please email office.2527@windmill.oxon.sch.uk to arrange.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
We are seeking a Headteacher who will embrace our values, build on our many strengths and lead the school with integrity, energy and compassion.
The Headteacher will be responsible to the Governors for the smooth operation of the school and ensuring that each child achieves their full potential with a caring and stimulating environment.
The Headteacher will be expected to ensure that staff maintain high expectations of children and high standards of professional practice.
What the school offers its staff
You will find at Windmill a talented and committed staff team, engaged and supportive families, enthusiastic learners and a Governing board that understands its role in both challenge and support.
As well as the Headteacher, the current school team consists of a Deputy Head and two Assistant Head positions, 26 Teaching staff, 39 Teaching Assistants and Inclusion staff (varied FTE), and an excellent operations team to oversee the office, premises, lunchtimes, and before school club.
Further details about the role
Application Procedure
Please use the Oxfordshire County Council Teacher Application Form (August 2022) to apply for this post and email completed applications to the Co-Chair of Governors, Anne Cowan (acowan@windmill.oxon.sch.uk). The application form can be downloaded from our website www.windmill.oxon.sch.uk
Alternatively you can request an application form to be emailed to you from the school office email address (office.2527@windmill.oxon.sch.uk).
References are taken up for all school positions so please ensure your referees are aware and that all contact information on the application form is correct.
Visits are warmly welcomed on the afternoon of Tuesday 10 February and the morning of Thursday 12 February, please email office.2527@windmill.oxon.sch.uk to arrange.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.