Head Teacher
Springfield School, WITNEY, Oxfordshire, OX28 1AR25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
24 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale L19 – L25
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an inspirational leader who will build on Springfield’s strengths and guide the school into its next exciting chapter. This is a unique opportunity to drive excellence in specialist education and ensure that every pupil receives the support, care, and high-quality teaching they deserve.
As Head Teacher at Springfield Special School, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership, driving a culture of high aspirations and continuous improvement.
- Inspire and develop a talented, dedicated team, promoting collaboration and professional growth.
- Champion innovative, personalised approaches to SEND education.
- Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and the wider community.
- Contribute to the broader goals of The Gallery Trust, sharing expertise across our network of schools.
We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate leader who:
- Has a proven track record of excellence in leading SEND education.
- Can articulate and deliver a clear, ambitious vision for the school.
- Is a skilled communicator who can inspire, motivate, and nurture strong relationships.
- Is committed to inclusivity, diversity, and pupil-centred learning at every level.
What the school offers its staff
- The opportunity to lead a thriving special school within a supportive and growing Trust.
- Exceptional professional development and leadership training opportunities.
- A dedicated, passionate team who share your commitment to making a difference.
- The incredible privilege of working with pupils who inspire us every day.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from
candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to application@thegallerytrust.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Springfield School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- School size
- 107 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springfield School website
- Email address
- m.barnes@thegallerytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07944 901169
Springfield School is a special school for Early Years, primary and secondary age children who have been identified as having Severe or Profound Learning Difficulties. We currently have 104 pupils on roll and all our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
We believe in creating opportunities for both pupils and staff to succeed in their own goals. It is essential for us to work closely with parents, carers and other professionals to promote support for everyone and sharing of good practice.
We strongly believe in the benefits of integration and inclusion to all, and our Early Years and Primary classes are co-located with Madley Brook Community Primary School in a uniquely integrated and purpose-built site. Our Secondary classes are also located in a purpose-built building adjacent to the Wood Green Secondary School site. We work hard to promote inclusive activities with our partner schools and the wider community.
Arranging a visit to Springfield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.barnes@thegallerytrust.co.uk.
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