7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    April 2026

  • Closing date

    17 November 2025 at 2pm

  • Date listed

    20 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

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Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£86,803.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Scale L22 - 27

Principal Designate - Artemis Academy job summary

Location: Lechlade Road, Faringdon, West Oxfordshire, SN7 8AH

Salary: Leadership Scale L22 - 27

Start Date: April 2026

Are you ready to take on a career-defining challenge? Does the opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new special school from the ground up excite you?

We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Head Teacher to lead Artemis Academy, a new free special academy under construction in Faringdon, West Oxfordshire due to open in January 2027. Ideally, the Head Teacher will commence in April 2026 to work with the Academy’s project team to prepare for the school’s opening. From September 2026, the successful candidate will lead the provision for a small pre-opening cohort of students at one of the Trust’s existing Oxfordshire schools which will transfer to Artemis Academy on opening.

This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape the ethos, culture, and direction of a school that will deliver life-changing outcomes for children and young people aged 2 to 18 years with a diverse range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Artemis Academy will offer 100 places by its fourth year of opening for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, Autistic Spectrum Condition and moderate Cognition and Learning needs. Some students will have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma. The Academy will employ a holistic, trauma-responsive model, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment with emotional literacy and well-being at the core of its provision. Therapeutic and clinical support will be at the heart of the school, and close and collaborative relationships with families will be a core principle. You will collaborate with highly specialised multi-disciplinary therapeutic and clinical teams, and demonstrate your commitment to therapeutic practice. The successful candidate will welcome the opportunity to engage with evidence-based evaluation and research, working in partnership with highly respected stakeholders, including Oxford Brookes University.

Whether you’re an experienced Head Teacher or a senior leader ready to take the next step, what matters most is your passion for SEND, your ability to inspire and your moral purpose to make a meaningful difference.

Artemis Academy is part of The Gallery Trust- the largest Special Multi Academy Trust in Oxfordshire. The Trust comprises seven special schools and is known nationally for its innovative and effective approach to special education. As part of the Trust, you will benefit from:

  • A supportive and expert central business and commercial team
  • High-quality school improvement support
  • A strong professional network of Head Teachers and leaders
  • A comprehensive induction and CPD programme
  • Opportunities for growth, collaboration, and system leadership

How to Apply

To apply for this post please complete and submit an application form on MyNewTerm .

If you would like to discuss this opportunity before submitting your application, please contact Kay Willett MBE: k.willett@thegallerytrust.co.uk. If you have any general queries, please contact Cathy Clarke, c.clarke@thegallerytrust.co.uk.

Closing date: 17 November 2025, 3pm.

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

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About The Gallery Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
Website
The Gallery Trust website
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The Gallery Trust is a Special Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. We strive to provide the best possible specialist learning experience for all pupils.
Our Strategic Aims
• Places where innovation drives learning – our schools have a clear purpose, they educate the whole child and prepare them for adulthood. Everything we do, from our curriculum offer to our pastoral care, is meaningful and driven by the needs of learners.
• Places where relationships drive engagement and achievement – our schools are built around exceptional relationships. We provide excellent experiences, growth, and opportunities for pupils and staff, and specialist working environments and resources.
• Places which provide exceptional knowledge and support – our schools are supported by a skilled and experienced central team which provides high quality school improvement and central support services.
• Places which inspire and influence – our schools are committed to collaborating with our local and national partners and communities to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the education and opportunities they deserve.

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