Headteacher
Oxon CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 5BJ33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 January 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
- L18 - L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors of Oxon CE Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring, highly effective, enthusiastic and committed headteacher. Our school is located on the western side of the county town of Shrewsbury. Oxon is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School which has close links with Oxon Parish Church.
Visits to the school are actively encouraged and can be arranged by e-mailing or telephoning the school office:
- 01743 351948
- admin@oxon.shropshire.sch.uk
Please see attached documents and visit school website or Shropshire Council jobs page for the full applicant pack and further information about the school.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This check will include details of cautions, reprimands or warnings, as well as convictions and non-conviction information. Once provisionally appointed, the successful applicant(s) may also be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure at predetermined intervals during the course of their employment whilst in this post.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Oxon CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 427 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oxon CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- molly.ashelford@shropshire.gov.uk
Oxon is a large primary school with approximately 420 children on roll. It is situated on the western side of Shrewsbury in an area that has seen a considerable number of new houses built in the last thirty years. Over that time the school has grown from two classes to fourteen classes. For the last thirteen years the school has been close to capacity.
"Our school is a lively and successful organisation, full details about the school can be found within our website. The school underwent an Ofsted inspection in May 2016 and was judged to be ‘outstanding’ in all areas. Listed below are some quotations from the report. A link to the full report can be found on the school website.
The headteacher provides outstanding and visionary leadership. He has been determined and successful in providing the very best teaching.
The headteacher is extremely well supported by the deputy headteacher and other leaders who share his commitment to providing the very best for pupils across the school.
Pupils make outstanding progress from their different starting points. The very large majority of pupils reach or exceed age-related standards in reading, writing and mathematics.
The youngest children get off to an excellent start in the Reception classes as a result of outstanding teaching, strong leadership and highly effective support for children and families.
Teachers receive excellent support and training from leaders. This has led to considerable improvements and outstanding teaching.
The curriculum is a real strength of the school and is enriched by an extensive programme of creative and performing arts and sport.
The staff provide exceptional care, teaching and support for disadvantaged pupils who achieve as well as others across the school.
Teachers’ assessments and well-planned support, ensure that pupils who have special educational needs or disability make outstanding progress.
Leaders and staff place a strong emphasis on the school’s core values which successfully promote tolerance, respect for others and outstanding behaviour.
The teaching and curriculum provided are successful in promoting pupils’ outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Pupils are very well prepared for the next stage in their education and for life in modern Britain.
The school goes above and beyond what is required to ensure that pupils are safe.
Governance is strong. Governors share the headteacher’s high aspirations. They are skilled, knowledgeable and rigorous in holding leaders to account."
At Oxon we have a major commitment to high standards in all areas of the curriculum and across school life. We believe that the culture of teamwork and mutual support is a vital element in achieving success. The school has a detailed induction process for new staff.
Arranging a visit to Oxon CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email molly.ashelford@shropshire.gov.uk.
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