Headteacher
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6BNThis job expired on 10 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
10 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 December 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 1fte
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L10-L16
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a determined and energetic Headteacher to lead St Barnabas Church of England Primary School, Oxford, at an exciting and challenging time. After a period of time with an Interim Headteacher, we now wish to appoint to a permanent position. The successful candidate will be a clear communicator, with an open and collaborative approach. They will support every child to flourish. They will need to grasp nettles, make robust decisions and continue to build a strong staff team. They will be proactive in supporting a Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School system of governance.
What you will bring
- A successful record in headship or deputy/assistant headship.
- A rigorous approach to identifying gaps in pupil academic attainment and strategies to address them.
- A creative approach to improving financial stability and pupil numbers.
- An ability to support, motivate and inspire staff and to communicate a clear vision and direction for the school.
- A willingness to foster strong relationships.
- An ability to delegate effectively.
- The energy and creativity to drive improvement in all aspects of provision.
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming school, with close links to its parish church, which is embedded in a flourishing, local, multi-cultural and multi-faith community.
- A commitment to your professional development and opportunities for growth.
- The support of an energetic Governing Body and a very active PTA.
- A kind, vibrant and supportive pupil body.
- Dedicated, caring and hard-working staff who provide children with stimulating, challenging and memorable learning experiences.
- A school which is at the heart of the eleventh most sought-after neighbourhood in England. (The Sunday Times, 2019)
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.
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About St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 187 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office.3832@st-barnabas.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01865557178
Arranging a visit to St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.3832@st-barnabas.oxon.sch.uk.
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