Assistant Headteacher
Woodeaton Manor School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9TSThis job expired on 4 April 2025 – see similar jobs
Closing date
4 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months
Pay scale
- L7 to L11, £57,831 - £63,815
What skills and experience we're looking for
Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Following an Ofsted inspection in October 2023, where the school was judged to be Inadequate, the school has undergone a period of significant change in terms of both leadership and governance; and where a significant amount of work has already been undertaken to rapidly improve the school in all areas.
The Propeller Academy Trust, a special school multi-academy trust, has been named by the Department for Education as the school’s sponsor and it is anticipated that the school will join the Trust in June 2025.
The Interim Executive Board is now seeking to appoint a new Assistant Headteacher, where the successful candidate will be a visionary leader who has depth of understanding of the needs of our young people, who is able to lead and inspire staff, who strives for excellence whilst being fully committed to supporting our students to enable them to realise their fullest potential and who is able to take our school to “Good” and beyond.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, and, in return, we can offer:
- a welcoming environment
- an enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff
- pupils who are proud of their school and who are keen to learn
- support from the Governing Body and the CEO and leadership team within The Propeller Academy Trust
- a commitment to enabling high quality continuing professional development
Further information about the role may be found in the Job Description. To be considered for this position, candidates must possess the qualifications and experience detailed in the Person Specification. Please visit the school’s website Work with Us - Woodeaton Manor School
A visit to our school is actively encouraged and we should be delighted to welcome you, so that you can see the school in action and so that we may answer any questions you may have. To arrange a visit, please email recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.
If you share our vision and are confident that you will be able to make a real difference to the life chances of our young people, we encourage you to apply to be our Headteacher.
Woodeaton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment, and the offer made to the successful candidate will be subject to and conditional upon an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, including a minimum of two references, one of which should be from the applicant’s most recent employer. As part of our recruitment process, we will require you to fill in an overseas check and self-declaration prior to interview.
* We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the closing date
What the school offers its staff
- The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
- Opportunities for development and career progression
- Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training
- A range of staff benefits including one well-being day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part-time employees), access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (LGPS)
- Free eye test for DSE users
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free tea and coffee
- Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
- A positive and friendly working environment
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodeaton Manor School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 18
- School size
- Up to 84 pupils
- Age range
- 7 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodeaton Manor School website
- Email address
- recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01865558722
At Woodeaton, we are proud to be part of The Propeller Academy Trust, working together to ensure that every young person is supported to achieve their potential, both academically and personally. Our school is a nurturing and inclusive community where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
We specialise in providing a supportive learning environment for children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Every member of staff is committed to understanding the individual strengths and challenges of our pupils, and to tailoring learning so that each child experiences success and develops confidence in themselves.
Our curriculum is broad, engaging, and flexible, designed not only to meet academic goals but also to equip pupils with the skills they need for life beyond school. We place strong emphasis on wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth, ensuring that every pupil can thrive and look forward to a positive future.
As part of The Propeller Academy Trust, we benefit from collaboration with other schools who share our vision and values. This partnership enables us to draw on a wide range of expertise, resources, and opportunities, further enriching the experiences we can offer our pupils.
Arranging a visit to Woodeaton Manor School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.
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