Thank you for your interest in the post. We wish to appoint from September 2025 a well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed Assistant Headteacher to contribute to the work of the Senior Leadership Team. The exact responsibilities will be agreed with the successful candidate. The successful candidate is likely to contribute to either the Pastoral or Curriculum SLT sub-groups. The post is full-time and permanent. The position would suit an experienced teacher with middle leadership experience.
The and Person Specification can be found in the attached Job Details document.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire’s largest and most successful schools. Effective administrative systems support the two sites. Students are well-behaved and motivated, and there is a strong sense of community in Thame, with a committed parent support base.
We are exceptionally strong in terms of pastoral support for all students and have the highest expectations for individual achievement whatever the starting points. Outside the classroom there are wonderful extra-curricular activities for all. Students leave the school successful and well-rounded individuals. There is a ‘buzz’ about learning in the school and our students are fortunate to be supported in their learning by dedicated teachers and support staff. Staff training and professional development are always a developmental priority and many of our staff move on to promotions in other schools.
The School
The school is the only school serving the market town of Thame and surrounding villages. It is a popular school and always oversubscribed. It is a split site school – Years 7 - 9 on our Lower School site and Years 10 - 13 on our Upper School site. There are around 540 students in our Sixth Form and we attract many students from other schools, post-16. Teamwork is a key feature of school life and so is partnership with our feeder primary schools. There is a strong drive to establish powerful curriculum links cross phase with teachers collaborating on a range of projects.
Application
We hope you are interested and want to follow up with a firm application. Please use the Supporting Statement section of the application form to:
* State why you are interested in the post
* Identify and explain which aspects of Pastoral, Curriculum and/or Personnel leadership would match your skills and experience
* You may also choose to include details of your particular interests.
Interviews will be held on the 27th and 28th March.