Headteacher
Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 4SF35 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01092026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
9 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £73,105.00 - £83,860.00 Annually (FTE) L15 to L21a
Headteacher job summary
Respect, Truth, Kindness
“Pupils show high levels of respect for each other and for adults. Pupils care for and help one another, which builds on the strong support that staff give pupils. Pupils behave extremely well, and bullying is incredibly rare. This makes for industrious, inquisitive classrooms where pupils rise to teachers’ expectations.” (Ofsted March 2022).
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a new Headteacher at a school whose children are happy, inquisitive and love learning and whose staff have high expectations, are experienced, dedicated and pupil centred. Our forward-thinking team can offer a vibrant place to lead, in a fabulous location with excellent facilities at the heart of a village community, supported by a Charitable Foundation, Church community, supportive parents and experienced governors.
If you are looking for a school in which you can support colleagues with confidence, build on their success and vision with creativity, pragmatism, a sense of moral purpose, warmth, and energy we can offer you the opportunity to lead us in our journey to outstanding inspirational teaching and learning and commitment to all our pupils.
Dr Radcliffe’s is proud to be part of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST), the largest Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in Oxfordshire.
This position has a start date of September 2026.
Leadership Pay Range L15 - L21a
Closing date for applications is 23.59hrs on Sunday April 12th 2026
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Tuesday April 21st 2026
To arrange a school visit, please contact Bob Pattenden, School Improvement Advisor, on 07423 109 263 or email Bob.Pattenden@oxford.anglican.org
Applications must be made online through My New Term. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Dr Radcliffe’s, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School website
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