Headteacher
Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6PY23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 January 2025
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
- L8 to L14
What skills and experience we're looking for
Marcham CE Primary School is a happy and inclusive school that is well regarded in the community.
Our current Headteacher will be retiring after 17 years leading the school. We are therefore looking to appoint a Headteacher who is an outstanding practitioner and will be able to continue to empower the children and enable them to reach their full potential in all areas of their learning and livesensuring Marcham is the ‘BEST school in the world’.
The successful candidate will be:
- An inspirational educator who will support our distinctive and inclusive vision and ethos.
- An outstanding teacher who models excellence throughout the school community and works collaboratively with the senior leadership team; the staff; and the Governing Body.
- An innovative and strategic thinker with the commitment, drive and ability to add value to a dedicated leadership team, as well as being open to and enthusiastic about change.
- Able to lead, motivate, challenge and inspire staff and pupils to have a love of learning and to achieve their best.
- An excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills.
What the school offers its staff
Marcham can offer you:
- A happy school with an engaged community.
- A warm, welcoming, inclusive environment with a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff.
- Children who are eager to learn; who have excellent behaviour and a positive attitude; and who enjoy coming to school.
- Supportive parents, Governors and Church
- A learning environment where each child’s educational, emotional and spiritual welfare are the top priorities for a hardworking team committed to doing their very best for every child.
- Opportunities to grow; to be stretched; and develop as a leader.
Further details about the role
If you are interested in applying for this post you are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact Jane Jefferies at the school office on 01865 391448 to arrange a time. If you would like to discuss this post informally, please contact the Chair of Governors via the school. The Recruitment Pack and application form can be downloaded from our school website by using this link: https://www.marcham.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies/ Submit your completed application to: recruitment@marcham.oxon.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, including an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 190 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@marcham.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01865391448
Marcham is an expanding, thriving school near Abingdon, committed to fostering a love and learning and keen to make the world a better place. Our mission is “to achieve excellence in education in a safe, caring, collaborative community where Christian values are integral and learning is fun”. We received a Good OFSTED rating in June 2023 but we are always striving to be better at getting better and are looking for someone special to join us on this journey.
Arranging a visit to Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@marcham.oxon.sch.uk.
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