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Headteacher

Cheney School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7QH

This job expired on 30 March 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2020

• Closing date

  30 March 2020 at 8am

• Date listed

  13 March 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Lead Practitioners range 30 to Lead Practitioners range 36, £83,757 to £97,013
• Additional allowances:

  Salary range: L30 (£83,757) – L36 (£97,013)

Headteacher job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, student-centred, aspirational leader who is committed to inspiring and supporting learners, staff and the wider school community to build on the successes of a large secondary school?

Our students and staff are looking for a Head of School who is an inspirational and strong leader, who is warm and considerate but is also strong and willing to stand up for the best interests of both students and staff.

About our school:
Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and to be challenged. You can read the outcome of our most recent Ofsted inspection here: https://www.cheney.oxon.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Cheney-School-10046478-final-PDF.pdf

During the school day students are provided with a dynamic learning environment which is enriched by the talents, skills and expertise of all our staff, parents and the local community. Outside the school day, we provide a wide range of co-curricular activities including numerous sports and creative arts clubs.

What will you bring to our staff team?
• The experience and ability to lead, inspire and challenge a skilled and committed staff team to deliver outstanding outcomes for the students at Cheney School;
• Ongoing development of a challenging and supportive climate for learning where every student can achieve their true potential;
• The knowledge and skills to identify and meet diverse student needs in varied, creative and innovative ways;
• Knowledge, skills and strategies to further develop good and outstanding teaching for the benefit of all students;
• Commitment to promoting the vision and values of the school so that all feel valued as individuals and can contribute to creating a community which honours all people.

In return, we can offer you:
• A great opportunity to lead a dynamic, diverse and large secondary school;
• Students with positive attitudes to learning, who are hard-working, caring and proud to attend their school;
• The support of dedicated and caring school colleagues and a governing body committed to delivering the very best for students;
• A salary reflecting both your experience and the size of the school;
• The support of a strong and skilled administrative support team;
• Membership of a comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cheney School and The River Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (1 from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.

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About Cheney School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1694 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Cheney School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: vacancies@cheney.oxon.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cheney-school-oxford (opens in new tab)

Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students. We are what a comprehensive school was designed to be; we are very proud of our inclusive ethos and the fact that we provide a liberal, outward-looking education to students from all backgrounds, and a caring and supportive community for staff.

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities.

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