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Headteacher

West Witney Primary School & Nursery, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5FZ

This job expired on 12 September 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 January 2023

• Closing date

  12 September 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 June 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £63,508 - £73,559

Headteacher job summary

Are you committed to providing children with an Outstanding start in life? JOB OVERVIEW We are looking for an inspiring and ambitious leader to lead our established and dedicated team to inspire our children to become lifelong learners with the confidence to achieve their potential. We are keen to appoint a high performer with the vision, ambition, and commitment to work at our school, with children at all levels, whilst ensuring a high standard of teaching and learning. JOB REQUIREMENTS The Governors are looking for a Headteacher who: 1. Can complete the school’s journey towards becoming an Ofsted Outstanding school 2. Understands the importance of working collaboratively with all stakeholders in the school, including the wider community and other local schools 3. Can lead teaching and learning across the full primary range with proven evidence of raising outcomes and standards 4. Has proven leadership skills and is a strategic thinker, with a vision to introduce new ideas along with the ability to identify and sustain long term improvement. 5. Has a successful track record of strategic financial and resource management, reporting to governors 6. Is committed to promoting the wellbeing of employees IN RETURN WE OFFER • A nurturing environment (both physically and culturally), with a progressive, ambitious and inclusive curriculum • A Senior Leadership made up of leaders across the school from Nursery through to Year 6, a Deputy Headteacher, a full time SENDCo, and School Business Manager • Pupils that behave exceptionally well, have positive attitudes and are keen to learn. • A community that takes pride in the school and is a key part of what makes the school a unique place to be. • A strong, dynamic and vibrant governing body. • The opportunity to make a real difference Safeguarding West Witney Primary School & Nursery 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 Enhanced check. It should also be noted that all staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.

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

West Witney Primary School 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 Enhanced check.

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West Witney Head Teacher Application Pack June 2022 FINAL.pdf - 654 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Witney Primary School & Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Witney Primary School & Nursery website
• Email address: headrecruitment@west-witney.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01993 706249
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-witney-primary-school

Arranging a visit to West Witney Primary School & Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headrecruitment@west-witney.oxon.sch.uk.

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