Head of School
Oakfield First School, WINDSOR, Berkshire, SL4 3RU15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
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Closing date
6 December 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
20 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £60,540.00 - £66,665.00 Annually (FTE) £24,216-£26,666 actual (L8-L12), 2 days/week, fixed term until August 2025 with the potential for permanent role/additional hours thereafter
Head of School job summary
Take the lead as Head of School at Oakfield First School and you’ll be given the platform and freedom to become the leader you’ve always wanted to be. Oakfield First School is part of the Windsor Learning Partnership and we can promise you all the support you need to take our school on the next step of its exceptional journey. To make that final step into excellence, our staff and pupils just need one more thing – an inspiring, passionate and dedicated leader… like you. With our support and your talent, together we can help children to create their own story of success.
Oakfield First School is at the heart of the Windsor community and provides a high-quality education for children aged 5 to 9. Our dedicated staff provide a nurturing curriculum which is under pinned by Roshenshine’s Principles of Instruction and ensures every child reaches their potential.
Our school vision is to:
Preparation for Future Stages: Equip children with the skills and knowledge they need for their next life phases.
Enjoyment in Learning: Foster an environment where children find happiness and enjoyment in their educational experiences.
Self-Belief and Confidence: Encourage children to believe in themselves, embrace new opportunities, and explore their potential.
Resilience and Independence: Help children develop the ability to learn independently and to confront challenges with confidence.
Respectful Community Members: Teach children to appreciate diversity and contribute positively to their communities.
Curiosity and Lifelong Learning: Inspire a love of learning that empowers children to adapt and thrive in a changing world.
Are you the person to help them achieve this?
The person we are looking for:
To be a fantastic Head of School within the Windsor Learning Partnership you’ll be a multi-talented professional, you’ll have experience as a senior leader and great communication skills; endless enthusiasm, resilience and vision, and a commitment to both the education and achievement of each and every child.
We’ll help you innovate and continue your professional development. You can expect both support and challenge from our Executive Headteacher, as well as access to a range of senior educational professionals across the Trust. With this support behind you, plus supportive parents and a vibrate community, you will be able to become everything you’ve ever wanted to as an educational leader.
The rewards:
Become part of a friendly, supportive team who encourage creativity and innovation.
We have an approachable and experienced senior leadership team who are willing to support all aspects of your professional development.
The benefit of doing a role like this is it feels good and gives you a sense of hard-won achievement and progress.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undergo an enhanced DBS check and online background check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oakfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Oakfield First School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 276 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 9
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Oakfield First School website (opens in new tab)
Oakfield is a community First School, with pupils from Reception to Year 4, with a strong local reputation for inclusivity, academic excellence and innovative leadership, which is underpinned by a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum, enriched with multiple opportunities for wider learning and participation in the arts and sports. Our school statement of values, 'Excellence through Partnership in Learning', embodies our philosophy of a meaningful partnership with the parents, staff and the community.
We are part of the Windsor Learning Partnership which includes Windsor Girls’ School, The Windsor Boys’ School, Clewer Green C of E First School, Dedworth Green First School and Dedworth Middle School. We all collaborate to provide opportunity for all through partnership. This position is a significant leadership role and will offer ample opportunities for career development within a growing, dynamic Multi-Academy Trust.
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