What skills and experience we're looking for
West Oxford Community Primary School is a small, happy and inclusive local authority maintained school at the heart of the community and close to the centre of Oxford. It is a school that maintained an Ofsted rating of good in its 2023 inspection. The governors, staff, children and parents of our successful school are now looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed headteacher.
We are looking for a Qualified Teacher who has:
• The ambition to improve outcomes for all children
• A passion and enthusiasm for creative teaching and learning, with the energy, vision and ability to build on the school’s current achievements
• Excellent communication skills and a sense of fun
• The ability to inspire, challenge and support children, staff and parents
• A vision to develop strong links with the local community and other organisations
• A desire to promote art, music and sport for all children in our school
What the school offers its staff
In return the school can offer:
• Leadership Scale range from L13 – L17, depending on experience
• A rewarding career leading a flourishing school
• Positive, enthusiastic and happy children who enjoy coming to school
• A dedicated team of enthusiastic and committed teaching and support staff
• Supportive and active governors and Friends of the school
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.