Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Following an Ofsted inspection in October 2023, where the school was judged to be Inadequate, the school has undergone a period of significant change in terms of both leadership and governance; and where a significant amount of work has already been undertaken to rapidly improve the school in all areas.
The Propeller Academy Trust, a special school multi-academy trust, has been named by the Department for Education as the school’s sponsor and it is anticipated that the school will join the Trust in June 2025.
The Interim Executive Board is now seeking to appoint a new Assistant Headteacher, where the successful candidate will be a visionary leader who has depth of understanding of the needs of our young people, who is able to lead and inspire staff, who strives for excellence whilst being fully committed to supporting our students to enable them to realise their fullest potential and who is able to take our school to “Good” and beyond.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate, and, in return, we can offer:
· a welcoming environment
· an enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff
· pupils who are proud of their school and who are keen to learn
· support from the Governing Body and the CEO and leadership team within The Propeller Academy Trust
· a commitment to enabling high quality continuing professional development
For more information, please visit the trust website. Our website address is. To apply please visit
Please note that CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications either please.
For informal enquiries please contact us at recr uitment@ woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk
Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.
Please note, the Trust reserves the right to close adverts if a sufficient response is received. Early applications are therefore advised.
If you have not received communication from the Trust inviting you for an interview within ten working days of the closing date of the post, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in the school and encourage you to apply for suitable vacancies in the future.
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.
The Propeller Academy Trust and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All post holders are subject to the necessary pre-employment check, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, including a Child/Adult’s Barred List check (where applicable to the role in question).