Deputy Headteacher

The Marlborough C of E School

Shipton Road, Woodstock, Oxon OX20 1LP

Tel: 01993 811431       Fax: 01993 813530

Website: www.marlborough.oxon.sch.uk

This is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school of 1000+ pupils situated 8 miles North West of Oxford on the edge of the beautiful market town of Woodstock.

Principal: Mr Andrew Hanlon

Deputy Headteacher

Commencing: 1st September 2019

Salary: L 20 - 24

Applications are invited from ambitious professionals wishing to play a major role in the strategic leadership team with a key responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning.

We would welcome applications from candidates who share our belief in the capacity and potential of every child and who has the qualities of passion, enthusiasm and determination to take on this crucial role.  We will provide opportunities for the successful candidate to take on different responsibilities and challenges whilst in post. 

The Marlborough C of E School is a great place to grow and develop as a teacher and a leader. We were graded as ‘good with outstanding features’ in our SIAMs Inspection and ‘good’ in all major categories by Ofsted (2018) and have developed a really strong culture of high expectations and ambitious students, coupled with a nurturing and genuinely happy school. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is prepared to work really hard to make our school the best it can possibly be for the young people in our care.

In return we offer candidates: fantastic students; a culture based on shared values; committed, professional and well-qualified colleagues; strong support from parents and Governors; flourishing partnerships with our primary schools and the local community; and a dynamic and forward looking environment that will enable you to flourish as a professional.  The school also benefits from being part of River Learning Trust and the successful candidate will play an important role in our links with the work of the Trust.   

Applications

Please read our application brochure for details on how to apply for this post.  Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school before 5th April. Contact Carol Crow, HR Manager – 01993 811431 ex 203 or email: c.crow@marlbrough.oxon.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Closing date for applications:  Tuesday 23rd April at 9.00am

Interviews: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2019

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.