Headteacher

Watlington Primary School, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5RB

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £71,330.00 - £82,654.00 Annually (FTE) L14-L20

Headteacher job summary

Post Title: Headteacher of Watlington School

Contract type: Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Leadership Scale: L14-L20 (£71,330 -£82,654)

Line management responsibilities: Day to day leadership and operational management of the School

Start Date: September 2026

Reporting to: The Headteacher is accountable to the CEO of Acer Trust and the Board of Governors

Watlington Primary School is at the heart of the local community, and passionate about providing exceptional learning experiences and wider opportunities beyond the classroom for every child. Watlington Primary School is part of a supportive and collaborative Trust whose big-hearted and ambitious approach aims to empower staff and students to realise exciting futures.

We are looking for a Headteacher who can inspire our children, staff and community to lead us through the next exciting phase of our development with drive, creativity and energy. The successful candidate will be passionate about comprehensive education, collaborative and a motivational and compassionate leader.

What we’re looking for:

• A compassionate and supportive leader who can inspire and motivate our committed and experienced school staff
• An approachable and collaborative communicator
• A leader who shows good judgement and puts children first in their decision making
• Confidence and ability in creating strategies to drive school development
• A commitment to achieving high standards and expectations to ensure that every child is able to fulfil their potential
• A strong commitment to the principles of inclusion, equality of opportunity & diversity.

What we offer:

• Excellent support from a collaborative Trust
• Happy, engaged children who are keen to learn and look out for each other
• A dedicated staff who will work collaboratively in support of a strong leader with the vision and creativity to take the school forward
• A knowledgeable and experienced governing body who will provide support and constructive challenge
• Parents who want to be involved in their children’s education and who work in support of the school
• Opportunities for professional learning, working as part of the Acer Trust Executive Group
• Strong Trust-wide support and professional collaboration
• The opportunity to shape and influence Trust-wide direction through the Trust Executive Group.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

Safeguarding Statement

Acer Trust and Watlington School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Headteacher will require an enhanced DBS check and must demonstrate a deep commitment to safeguarding culture, practice and continuous vigilance.

Visits and Applications

Nathan Thomas, CEO, would be delighted to talk to any prospective candidates in a one to one virtual or in-person meeting. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Sariga Mathew on 01865 519215 Ext 810 or email smathew@acertrust.org.uk

Apply via MyNewTerm:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147281/EDV-2026-WPS-56563

Closing date: 12:00 on 20th April 2026

Interviews: TBC

Contact: smathew@acertrust.org.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Watlington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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.

About Watlington Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 224 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watlington Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watlington-primary-school-watlington

Watlington Primary School is a ‘Values’ School

This means we promote and teach a set of values every day. These values guide our behaviours and our thinking so that we can create a purposeful and happy school community. Our ‘Values Ladders’ help us celebrate this culture across the school and remind us that during work or at play we should all be demonstrating our values and working to improve them. Our values apply to children, adults and visitors.

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