Headteacher

Headteacher Advertisement, Horspath Church of England Primary School 

Closing date: 4pm on 7th January 2019 

Contract: Full Time Permanent 

Position start date: 23rd April 2019 

Salary: Group 1 (L7 - L12) 

Following the promotion of our highly valued and much respected Headteacher, the Governors of this oversubscribed, happy, supportive and diverse school, are seeking to appoint a creative, inspirational and compassionate leader who will keep pupils at the heart of everything the school does. Horspath Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school with 140 pupils located close to Oxford and with easy access to the M40. The school has much to offer; in particular: 

● a strong school community and a clear focus on children as individuals

● an ethos developed around core values of the values of truth, responsibility, respect and forgiveness 

● amazing children and motivated staff 

● support from both the Diocese of Oxford and The River Learning Trust 

● opportunities for meaningful collaboration within local partnerships 

● a proactive governing board who are committed to valuing the development of the Headteacher 

● a committed engaged parent body, who support the school in many ways 

● a commitment to continued professional development for staff at all levels. 

Horspath Church of England Primary School will suit a leader who: 

● who understands the curriculum, teaching and learning and can lead school improvement

● can continue to develop a learning culture which motivates, empowers and develops all school staff and pupils to have the highest of expectations and aspirations for themselves and the school community 

● is a great communicator and will lead with integrity and emotional intelligence 

● has the commitment and passion to help every pupil achieve their best both within and outside the classroom 

If appointed you will lead this successful school on its continuing journey, striving for excellence in all aspects of school life. The successful candidate, whilst not expected to be a practising Christian, is required to embrace the vision, values and ethos of the school. You will show a demonstrable commitment to working with pupils, staff, parents and carers, governors and the local community as well as working with our partners in the Oxford Diocese and the River Learning Trust. 

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be scheduled for either Monday 17th December and Tuesday 18th December. To arrange a visit or for more information please contact Sue Ackland, School Business Manager by email office.3161@horspath.oxon.sch.uk or telephone 01865 872702. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 7th January 2019 at 4.00pm 

Selection for interviews: Friday 11th January 2019 

Interview date: Thursday 17th January 2019 

Horspath Church of England Primary School as part of the River Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (1 from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.