Headteacher
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5JL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a5b89328-01d1-413c-bf92-85a1fac0058d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Appleton Church of England Primary School, situated 6 miles from Oxford, is a vibrant community with confident children and a dedicated, energetic team of staff. We exemplify the positive aspects of a village school, while ensuring that we maintain a broader perspective through partnership with other schools and beyond. The governors are seeking to appoint a substantive headteacher with the capacity and commitment to:
• Inspire, nurture and lead our children, as well as our staff, in all aspects of school life
• Actively support and develop the distinct Christian ethos of our school
• Engage parents and carers in both the achievement of their children and the challenges that they tackle
• Communicate effectively with adults and children
• Drive improvement in the focus areas agreed with governors
• Form a strong, open, productive collaboration with the governing body; for example community engagement and higher-level attainment
• Partner with governors to deliver the vision for the school
• Evolve existing partnerships with other schools, as well as forging new links, to the mutual benefit of all
• Ensure that our school continues to build into being an integral part of the local community
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• An open-minded and enthusiastic staff team
• Pupils who are proud of their school and keen to learn
• Families who are supportive, keen to be involved and dedicated to the continued growth of the school
• Good facilities with excellent outdoor space
• A governing body who offer effective support and challenge
• An active PTA which successfully raises funds to support the school
• A welcoming and supportive village community who are keen to support the school
Further details about the role
Application Procedure:
Please use the Oxfordshire County Council Teacher Application Form attached below to apply for this post. Please email completed applications to theschool office marked for the attention of Ann Parham, Chair of Governors: office.3850@appleton.oxon.sch.uk
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01865 862794 to arrange a suitable time.
Closing Date: 23rd February 2026 at 12:00pm
Interview Dates: Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th March 2026
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Candidates will be informed of the results of shortlisting on Wednesday 25th February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Appleton Church of England Primary School, situated 6 miles from Oxford, is a vibrant community with confident children and a dedicated, energetic team of staff. We exemplify the positive aspects of a village school, while ensuring that we maintain a broader perspective through partnership with other schools and beyond. The governors are seeking to appoint a substantive headteacher with the capacity and commitment to:
• Inspire, nurture and lead our children, as well as our staff, in all aspects of school life
• Actively support and develop the distinct Christian ethos of our school
• Engage parents and carers in both the achievement of their children and the challenges that they tackle
• Communicate effectively with adults and children
• Drive improvement in the focus areas agreed with governors
• Form a strong, open, productive collaboration with the governing body; for example community engagement and higher-level attainment
• Partner with governors to deliver the vision for the school
• Evolve existing partnerships with other schools, as well as forging new links, to the mutual benefit of all
• Ensure that our school continues to build into being an integral part of the local community
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• An open-minded and enthusiastic staff team
• Pupils who are proud of their school and keen to learn
• Families who are supportive, keen to be involved and dedicated to the continued growth of the school
• Good facilities with excellent outdoor space
• A governing body who offer effective support and challenge
• An active PTA which successfully raises funds to support the school
• A welcoming and supportive village community who are keen to support the school
Further details about the role
Application Procedure:
Please use the Oxfordshire County Council Teacher Application Form attached below to apply for this post. Please email completed applications to theschool office marked for the attention of Ann Parham, Chair of Governors: office.3850@appleton.oxon.sch.uk
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01865 862794 to arrange a suitable time.
Closing Date: 23rd February 2026 at 12:00pm
Interview Dates: Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th March 2026
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Candidates will be informed of the results of shortlisting on Wednesday 25th February 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.