Headteacher
Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5JL14 days remaining to apply
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 15 - 21
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 information about the job
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: Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 12:00pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 19th March 2026
Interview Dates: Friday 27th March 2026
Start Date: 1st September 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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 168 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School website
- Email address
- office.3850@appleton.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01865 862794
Appleton Church of England Primary School, which situated 6 miles from Oxford, is a happy and welcoming school community, where every child is encouraged to work hard to be the best they can be for themselves and for the good of others. We have close working relationships with our families and St Laurence Church in Appleton.
Arranging a visit to Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.3850@appleton.oxon.sch.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
The Causeway, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 0JN
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Oxfordshire