Headteacher

Oscott Manor School joined Think Differently Education Trust in October 2025, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the life of our school. We are now seeking an ambitious and skilled leader to take on the role of Headteacher and help shape a clear vision for the future, establishing a strong framework for a school that truly serves its community. We welcome applications from experienced Headteachers and senior leaders who meet the criteria set out in the person specification and who are inspired by the opportunity to lead Oscott Manor School into its next phase of development.

About the role

The Headteacher is the strategic leader of the Academy and a key contributor to the wider Trust, driving excellence through shared moral purpose and collective ambition. As part of the Trust’s executive community, the Headteacher champions collaboration, system leadership and alignment with Trust priorities, ensuring the Academy both benefits from and contributes to the strength of the wider family of schools.

Rooted in our core values of THINK — Thrive, High Aspirations, Inclusion, Nurture and Keep Safe — the Headteacher creates a culture where every child flourishes academically, socially and personally. They lead with clarity and conviction to ensure high aspirations are realised for all, barriers are removed, diversity is celebrated and safeguarding remains uncompromised.

The Headteacher inspires and develops high-performing staff teams, fostering professional trust, accountability and continuous improvement. Through strategic leadership and rigorous self-evaluation, they secure sustained improvement and exceptional outcomes for pupils.

For more information, including key responsibilities and the person specification, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school between 16 and 23 March 2026. To arrange a visit, please contact our HR department at HR@thinkdifferentlytrust.org.uk.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted using the school’s application form available on our vacancies page via the ‘Apply’ button.

As part of the application form, candidates must provide a personal statement of up to 1,200 words, demonstrating how they meet the criteria in the person specification. CVs, covering letters and any additional documents will not be accepted or considered.

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday, 13 April 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be informed the same day.

Interviews will be held on 27 and 28 April 2026.

As part of our recruitment checks, an online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

The Think Differently Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please be aware that this post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check, and any offer of employment is made conditional of this. You will also be required to register and pay for the DBS update service and ensure that documentary evidence is produced to ensure annual compliance and updates. You will also be required to provide written consent for the employer to access this information at any time.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

The Think Differently Education Trust undertakes to make any “reasonable adjustments” to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may have.