Job Start Date: September 2024
Contract/Hours: Permanent , Full-time
Salary Type: Leadership Scale
Salary Details: L12-L18, £61,882 - £71,729
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an ambitious and inspiring leader to join a caring and friendly community school. You will bring a wealth of knowledge, energy and dedication to this role, demonstrating high expectations of yourself and your team, allowing the children to realise their full potential.
Ability to lead by example
Aspirational and ambitious for the whole school community
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently to children, staff, parents and the wider community
A willingness to get involved with wider school life and a genuine passion for celebrating children’s achievements, large and small
What the School Offers Its Staff
“Soaring High”
Stockham Primary School is a one-form entry primary school in a well-established residential area where you will be welcomed by a warm and friendly buzz of positive energy. Our school values of kindness, friendship, celebrating differences, humility, goals and ambitions, confidence, healthy me, trust, self-belief and courage, are embodied by our staff, providing positive role models for our children. The school community includes an experienced and vibrant staff, including its teachers, teaching assistants and administrators, providing a strong base for a new headteacher to take our school into its next exciting chapter.
Further details about the role and how to apply
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact our School Business Manager (mdoyle@stockham.oxon.sch.uk) for an appointment. Full recruitment packs and application forms can be downloaded from the school website.
Completed applications (application form and letter of application, 2 sides of A4 maximum) should be emailed to the Chair of Governors office.2583@stockham.oxon.sch.uk with the title Head Teacher Recruitment in the subject line by 5pm on Monday 15th April 2024.
Commitment to safeguarding
Stockham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed
About Stockham Primary School
School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase : Primary
School size: 211 pupils enrolled
Age range: 4 to 11
School website: http://www.stockham.oxon.sch.uk/web/
Email address: office.2583@stockham.oxon.sch.uk
Phone number: 01235 764407
Administrator
We are seeking to recruit an Administrator, starting as soon as possible.
Although temporary in the first instance it is anticipated that the post will become permanent.
24.5 hours per week (Four mornings 8am-12.15pm and one full day 8am-4pm)
Flexibility with hours and times may be possible for the successful applicant
Term time only - occasional holiday work may be possible by agreement
This is a developing post and the need to be flexible in working methods and the ability to multitask is essential. We are looking for someone who can undertake, and cheerfully complete, a wide range of tasks, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills with an eye for detail.
The successful applicant will be an essential point of contact for the school in reception and will work both independently and as part of the team. Together with managing accurate child records and school data systems, this role will involve contributing to finance procedures, and a wide range of administrative tasks, including our newsletter, lunches and attendance.
All applications must be submitted on an OCC application form, and we are unable to accept CV applications. Email completed application to mdoyle@stockham.oxon.sch.uk. If you have any questions please contact Miriam Doyle or telephone 01235 764407.
Closing date Wednesday 3rd April 2024 at noon, interview dates to be confirmed.