Principal
Harriers Banbury Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9JW12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- £68,586 - £77,552
What skills and experience we're looking for
The children and staff of Harriers Banbury Academy are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and creative Principal who fosters our sense of belonging and strives to ensure that each and every one of us is challenged and supported to reach our full potential. We would like our Principal to develop a clear vision and lead exciting, engaging and purposeful learning, who is as committed to inclusion as we are, has high expectations and the ability to contribute fully to the life of our academy.
Our Principal should have the self-motivation, enthusiasm and commitment to drive standards even further within our academy, work well as part of a team and be an excellent role model for us all. Above all, our Principal should have children at the heart of all they do.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer a vibrant school that is well resourced; extensive opportunities for outdoor learning; a happy, friendly and supportive staff team; a commitment to professional development and eager, well behaved children who want to do their best.We can also offer strong collaboration and support from the 16 academies within our Trust and high levels of facilities, HR and finance support.
Harriers Banbury Academy is a two-form entry primary school surrounded by acres of green fields, including a forest school, sports pitches and our own library bus.
We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment, in which children from all backgrounds feel included and able to take part in enriching learning experiences.
At Harriers Banburywe offer the opportunity for innovative and targeted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities that reflect the school’s and your individual needs. As part of Aspirations Academies Trust, staff can expect not only to receive first class training opportunities but can also expect opportunities to extend their professional skills and career portfolio. We want staff joining us to experience the professional thrill of growing as teachers and leaders.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Harriers Banbury Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 431 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Harriers Banbury Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rjakeman@harriers-aspirations.org
- Phone number
- 01295 263067
Well regarded two-form entry primary school.
Arranging a visit to Harriers Banbury Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rjakeman@harriers-aspirations.org.
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