Headteacher
Kingfisher School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3RR31 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 5pm
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L22-L28, £86,803.00 - £100,540.00
Headteacher job summary
‘..Make a Difference Every Day....’
We are looking to appoint a forward thinking, collaborative leader who is an excellent communicator at all levels with an ambitious vision for the school and its families—someone with the vision, compassion and determination to ensure every pupil achieves their fullest potential.
Kingfisher is a friendly and aspirational school and really welcoming as soon as you step through the door. It provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for a wide variety of learners with additional needs.
As Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership and vision, working in close partnership with governors, staff, families, and external agencies to maintain and enhance the school’s reputation for excellence. You will lead a skilled and dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, care, and safeguarding.
If you share our commitment to transforming lives through education, we look forward to receiving your application.
What we Offer
- Competitive salary
- Fully funded CPD, mentoring & coaching
- A trust-wide commitment to wellbeing, including paid wellbeing days, and free on-site parking
- Flexible working options
- Access to an employee assistance programme
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Employee referral scheme (earn up to £500 for successful referrals)
- Highly resourced classrooms, small class sizes and access to multidisciplinary teams
- A strong safeguarding and therapeutic culture
About the Role
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning
- Lead day-to-day operations with a hands-on approach
- Strengthen the school’s inclusive culture and commitment to wellbeing
- Develop strong partnerships with families and the wider community
- Ensure robust governance, compliance, and financial sustainability
- Lead innovation while preserving the school’s unique character and heritage
- Work closely with the Propeller Academy Trust to achieve strategic objectives
Who We’re Looking For
- An experienced senior leader with a proven track record in specialist education settings.
- Ambitious and driven, with the vision and energy to lead continuous improvement and inspire excellence.
- Committed to inclusion, ensuring every child is valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
- Skilled in curriculum development, teaching and learning improvement, and staff development.
- Confident in using data and evidence-based strategies to raise achievement.
- A strong communicator and outward-facing ambassador, able to build positive relationships with staff, families, and external stakeholders.
- Dedicated to safeguarding, compliance, and equality, with a deep understanding of SEND and statutory requirements.
- Resilient, adaptable, and ready to lead with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.
How to Apply
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, please apply online via the link provided. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact the Trust Executive Support Lead, Laura Clift, on 07577 237222, or by email laura.clift@propellertrust.org.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
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 Kingfisher School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 116 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingfisher School website
Kingfisher is a great school and really welcoming as soon as you step through the door. It provides an exciting and well-designed learning environment for a wide variety of learners with additional needs. Our best resource is our dedicated staff. There is a professional partnership here in the school with all colleagues working together to offer the absolute best for our young people.
The school caters for young people aged 2-19, who have severe, complex or profound needs, including autism. Our school is organised into pathways that are designed to meet the particular needs of the children offering them learning programmes building on their individual strengths and celebrating their achievements. There is excellent partnership with the health and social care professionals who work alongside us at Kingfisher.
Our curriculum is designed to support the individual needs of all our pupils. The driving force and intent behind our curriculum is to develop independence at every opportunity.
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